Brake problems

[Wraith]

I'll be driving along and lightly hit the brakes and the brake light comes on for a few seconds and you don't really notious anything but if you hit the brake any harder than that the brake light come on for a few seconds and I have no brakes then as soon as the light goes off the brakes kick on. What's the problem. I drive the car almost 450-500 miles a week and I can't aford to rearend someone. Please help.

 

[1bad85gn]

I had the same problem and eventualy the light stayed on and the brakes were useless. I swapped out the entire powermaster unit with a new remanufactured unit from autozone for $140. Took about 20 minutes. Most people convert to vacume but I didnt have the time or money.

 

[scottyb]

I agree with 1bad85gn. While you may be able to diagnose the exact problem, the part you need will most likely cost $100 or better. With the AZ, you spend $150 and have a lifetime warranty. I just did mine 2 weeks ago because the pump failed.

 

[Wraith]

Thanks guys, what else will happen before the brakes fail? Or will this happen one day?

 

[scottyb]

Did you check the fluid level? If air gets in the system, this could happen. BUT, if it's low, then it's leaking, so you're still screwed. There's 2 compartments, the one on the passenger side is the one that is used by the pump/power system.