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  1. Intheflesh

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    #1 Intheflesh, Jan 23, 2007
    well, the cliff notes are simply that my brakes went out the other night. When i push down on the pedal it goes straight to the floor with little resistance. Only with the pedal fully depressed do I get any bite. What things should i do to troubleshoot and diagnose the problem?

    Thanks

    John
     
  2. Gershwin

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    #2 Gershwin, Jan 23, 2007
    Sounds like the obvious, fluid issue but.....

    Did this occur one time during a drive or are you saying that you have no brakes at all since this occurance?
     
  3. Intheflesh

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    #3 Intheflesh, Jan 23, 2007
    no brakes at all since the occurance.
     
  4. 285ferrari

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    #4 285ferrari, Jan 23, 2007
    Is the brake fluid resevior full??
     
  5. Intheflesh

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    #5 Intheflesh, Jan 23, 2007
    silly question but where is the brake fluid resevior? probably one of the first things i should check huh
     
  6. brendon0

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    #6 brendon0, Jan 24, 2007
    1. When you start the car, does the ABS pump prime and does the
    "BRAKE" light go off in the dash? On pre-ignition, the ABS pump should run
    for 30 seconds to a minute and then shut off. (buzzing sound, from right infront
    of the drivers seat.

    The brake fluid res. is under the non clip panel in the front, directly
    in front of the driver (between the wheel and driver) It doesnt look
    like its supposed to come off, but slides right off. Check your manual.
     
  7. Intheflesh

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    #7 Intheflesh, Jan 24, 2007
    ABS does not shut off
     
  8. brendon0

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    #8 brendon0, Jan 24, 2007
    Brake light stays on, or pump keeps on running?

    Did you find the brake fluid?
     
  9. Intheflesh

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    #9 Intheflesh, Jan 26, 2007
    yes there was fluid
     
  10. fatbillybob

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    #10 fatbillybob, Jan 26, 2007
    Besides being an abs valve/electronic problem you could have a simple failure like a leaky master, tons of air in the system to bleed, a broken or loose nipple at a wheel. Check the obvious like that first. Also, you can read the ABS trouble codes. I am not sure where the trigger is for that in the 355. In 348s there is an open fuse holder under the front fascia on the ABS computer
     
  11. chaa

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    #11 chaa, Jan 26, 2007
    Scary siht reading this thread as to why, (A) you dont know were ya fluid reservoir is. (B) When was the car last serviced.
     
  12. PAP 348

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    #12 PAP 348, Jan 26, 2007
    +1 :eek:
     
  13. gothspeed

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    #13 gothspeed, Jan 26, 2007
    +2 :eek: :eek:
     
  14. Intheflesh

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    #14 Intheflesh, Jan 26, 2007
    its last checkup was over the summer, 30 K was done 3 years ago and has one coming up in a few weeks
     

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