1994 Saturn SL2 help!?!?

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DRAG N DROP247
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Brakes problem
1994 Saturn SL2 4 cyl Automatic 200000 miles

my car is old and i know it will die soon but for the mean time, my brakes have just gone out. i check all my fluids twice a week depending on how much i drive and there was plenty of brake fluid. however on my way to school this morning the brake pedal felt like it slammed all the way to the ground b4 i even got out of 5th gear. all the fluid that was there yesterday is now gone. but im not leaking anything. just filled it back up and when i hit the brakes, not only does it still go to the ground and do nothing but the fluid in the container doesnt fluxuate as i tap the brakes. should i bleed them then see if it still happens or what? im a chick by the way lol
May 6, 2010 at 2:08 PM
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[quote:0728ffe356="Drag n Drop247"]Brakes problem
1994 Saturn SL2 4 cyl Automatic 200000 miles

my car is old and i know it will die soon but for the mean time, my brakes have just gone out. i check all my fluids twice a week depending on how much i drive and there was plenty of brake fluid. however on my way to school this morning the brake pedal felt like it slammed all the way to the ground b4 i even got out of 5th gear. all the fluid that was there yesterday is now gone. but im not leaking anything. just filled it back up and when i hit the brakes, not only does it still go to the ground and do nothing but the fluid in the container doesnt fluxuate as i tap the brakes. should i bleed them then see if it still happens or what? im a chick by the way lol[/quote:0728ffe356]
the first thing i would worry about is where did all ur fluid go?that should be ur biggest concern if u bleed the brakes that even worked which i doubt that would work u still have a leak a dangerous situation with a brake fluid leak.look for ur leak.i would check everywhere ur brake lines go front calipers hoses rear wheel cyclinders common place to leak if u have them most likely u do pull the rear wheel cylinder dust boots back if there is fluid behind the boot or all over ur rear shoes u will have replace both wheel cylinders and if the brakes are wet the brakes too.another place to look and wouldnt see a leak is behind ur master cylinder the thing u put fluid in.theres two 15mm nuts that attach it to the brake booster take the nuts off and pull the master cylinder foward look behind it if theres fluid then u need a new master cylinder and booster.let me know what u find.
May 6, 2010 at 5:03 PM