Brake Question (2001 Ford Escape)

tmjohansen · 05-31-2011, 12:30 AM

Tonight as I pulled up to the curb along my house I went to hit my brake and the pressure seemed to be all the way gone. I had to finally get the pedal all the way down to the floor to stop the car from a low rate of speed. After circling around I stopped the car again and noticed that in front of my driveway there was about an 8 ounce spot on the ground (I assume brake fluid). I haven't ever run in to brake issues and was curious on anyone's opinions on what this issue could be. Thanks.

Red__Zed · 05-31-2011, 12:40 AM

Sounds like you nailed it. Find the leak and fix it, or pay someone else to do it.

tmjohansen · 05-31-2011, 12:44 AM

How much brake fluid loss before it is 'unsafe' to drive?

Red__Zed · 05-31-2011, 12:46 AM

You shouldn't drive if it has lost any.

tmjohansen · 05-31-2011, 12:49 AM

That is what I thought. Time to tow it to the repair shop. Thanks.

05-31-2011, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
tmjohansen Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 230 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	Brake Question (2001 Ford Escape) Tonight as I pulled up to the curb along my house I went to hit my brake and the pressure seemed to be all the way gone. I had to finally get the pedal all the way down to the floor to stop the car from a low rate of speed. After circling around I stopped the car again and noticed that in front of my driveway there was about an 8 ounce spot on the ground (I assume brake fluid). I haven't ever run in to brake issues and was curious on anyone's opinions on what this issue could be. Thanks. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited Nebraska Huskers Boston Red Sox

05-31-2011, 12:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
tmjohansen Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 230 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	How much brake fluid loss before it is 'unsafe' to drive? __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited Nebraska Huskers Boston Red Sox

05-31-2011, 12:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
tmjohansen Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 230 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	That is what I thought. Time to tow it to the repair shop. Thanks. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited Nebraska Huskers Boston Red Sox

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05-31-2011, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Sounds like you nailed it. Find the leak and fix it, or pay someone else to do it.

05-31-2011, 12:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	You shouldn't drive if it has lost any.