Q:A few days ago, a light came up on my 2000 GMC Sierra that said something like ABS Pressure, though I only caught a glimpse of it before my truck broke down. The truck started back up a few moments later, with some serious brake issues. Depressing the brakes to the metal barely slows the truck down. I checked the fluid, and there was very little in the reservoir, so I will obviously fill it up and hope for the best. My question is why did the truck shut off, but now starts up fine? Is that a failsafe? And how do I know if it isn‘t just a lack of fluid but possibly a master cylinder or worse issue?Thanks for any help!

Too late now! Take the truck to a GMC or Chevrolet dealer and ask them to CHANGE the brake fluid and pressure bleed the brake system. Your 13 year old truck's brake system is loaded with water!

Q:i have a ski binding with a broken off brake. will the binding system still work?

As long as the brake plate doesn't allow for a clean fit at the toe and heel, it should be fine.

Q:i have a 99 mustang and every time i press on the brakes,i hear these high and annoying squeaks.i wanted to know if i have to change all the rotors or if there is a way that it can be repaired without me having to fully replace them.which is the best option and whats the average amount that a job like this cost at the shop?

I run KN on my vehicles,cold air intakes wil give you a small 10-15hp boost that really only improve the throttle response of your vehicle.Oh and kN has a one million mile warranty on all of their filters and they can be cleaned/rechared with a kit you can buy at you local parts house.

Q:My mechanic said he wasn't sure what it is, though he knew it would be expensive (dealer only part). Its leaking and needs to be replaced. Its opposite the master cylinder, and attached to the firewall. How do I know whether his estimate is accurate (when I finally get one) being that its a dealer only part? I got front and rear brakes done by these same guys back in February, shouldn't they have caught it then?

if he,s talking about the proportioning valve they are expensive to replace,but no that bad,it might not have been leaking when they did the brakes on it so they probably wouldn't have noticed this right off unless they was looking for it,the don't always look for problems on vehicles they usually replace what the customers says to do or needs done,but the whole brake system should have been inspected,most shops will do that while their repairing one,you didn't say what their estimate was so i have no idea what they priced this to you for,good luck.

Q:Recently when I push down on my car brakes there seems to be no resistance and I can push the brake all the way to the floor. When this happens it also feels like my car takes a very long time to stop and sometimes my car slides. I don‘t want to pay to take it to the shop if nothing is wrong. Do you think this warrants an inspection at the shop?

You need new brake-pads - NOW! Get it done before you can't stop at all have an accident. It might be best to arrange for the garage to pick the car up rather than risk driving it round not being able to stop.

Q:Wich brakes are better slotted or drilled???and wich brand is best?I have a 2003 nissan Maxima

as far as high performance braking systems it'd have to be Wilwood or Brembo, but as for the rotors drilled and slotted rotors have the best stopping power, and the best heat dispersal, but the drilling of the rotors make them weaker, therefore not lasting too long.if your looking for mileage as well as great heat dispersal and moderate stopping power, go with the slotted, if you plan on driving on the street this is definitely the best way to go! as for the brand, don't really matterjust rememberyou get what you pay for ESPECIALLY in brake rotors! BEST OF LUCK!

Q:Hello I have a 1970 chevy school bus. It‘s a small one, about a 5 ton truck size single axle . I need to redo the brakes and under the drivers side are two tanks that look like vacuum resivoires. what are they and how do I work with them when I bleed the brakes. the bus had a 400 small block gas engine.Also the tanks have ford parts stickers on them. Please help. Thanks!

Could be air brakes. My dad had an old truck that had air brakes on it and as I said it was old, if you started it up and didn't wait for the air pressure to build up you didn't stop unless you pulled the emergency brake. Later he used it just to haul hay from the field to the house. It was kind of like operating a train locomotive at that point. One person for the driver and a second person as the brakeman.

Q:I am an apprentice, do not know what is a double loop, explain, Xiang fine Oh

Return to the oil do not understand, the brake pump in the piston does not return, or brakes will hold

Q:its a 2004 e320 (w211)my dad bought it (new) in 2004 and he doesnt have a problem with it, but hes going to give it to me when i get my license (i have a permit now) and the brakes dont feel rightthe brakes are hard to press down and i usually end up over braking. plus once i have them in one spot they dont seem to adjust pressure very well. i know i should take it to the dealer but ive read a few problems just like this and they said the dealer didnt do anything

bring it to the dealer the braking system is called (sbc) sensor tronic brakes the pump is warranty for 15yr. of sale date to the car also should be service every two yr. by a dealer should be checked for update by there sds (scan tool) and have the back up brake battery checked and tested by the dealer they should help you this is system is not be done by any other shop only M.B. dealer

Q:what are some precautions you should take while servicing a brake systemex. brake fluid contamination.

wearing a mask cuz you don't want brake dust (asbestos) in your lungs. Keeping the fresh pads and rotors clear of any oily substances. Inspect for leaks along lines, where they most often occur. Replace rusty lines with new ones made of something other than steel, or else the line will rupture, causing brake failure and brake fluid leakage. Inspect parking (emergency) brake actuation, and make necessary adjustments. Keep e-brake cables cleaned and springs oiled.