brakes dont work in cold weather

bassboy3313 · 11-20-2010, 10:18 PM

Hello. This morning on my way to work, I noticed that my brakes were not working properly. First time I press on the brake it would go down to the floor with ease. I have to pump the brakes a couple times before it gets harder and even then its not up to par.

Does this mean I just have to bleed the brakes and I should be good? What do you think?

Green7mgte · 11-21-2010, 03:55 AM

think you should bleed your brakes.. then take it around the block and see what happens. check your fuild level. does your brake light come on when you brake quickly from speeds above 35? if so its probably low fluid.
squishy brake pedal is vindictive of air in the lines..

bioskyline · 11-21-2010, 10:25 AM

get a buddy and see if theres bubbles in the master when you hit the breaks. the rubbers that hold the plastic tank to the master went hard on mine, didnt seal properly, and was allowing air into the brake system. they would work for a while then get gradually softer, which sucks with an auto. if not id check to see if the master itself isnt shot, ie leaking fluid from the rear seal.

bassboy3313 · 11-21-2010, 02:05 PM

im gonna try and bleed my brakes today after work. i did notice that I can move the clear reservoir on the MC a little bit with my fingers too.

bassboy3313 · 11-21-2010, 10:12 PM

Thanks for everyone who responded. I bleed the brakes today after work and also found a leaky brake hose connection on the drivers side front wheel. bolt was loose that connected the brake hose to the caliper. im glad it was nothing major. thanks again.

11-20-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
bassboy3313 Stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	brakes dont work in cold weather Hello. This morning on my way to work, I noticed that my brakes were not working properly. First time I press on the brake it would go down to the floor with ease. I have to pump the brakes a couple times before it gets harder and even then its not up to par. Does this mean I just have to bleed the brakes and I should be good? What do you think?

11-21-2010, 03:55 AM	#2
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	think you should bleed your brakes.. then take it around the block and see what happens. check your fuild level. does your brake light come on when you brake quickly from speeds above 35? if so its probably low fluid. squishy brake pedal is vindictive of air in the lines.. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

11-21-2010, 10:25 AM	#3
bioskyline 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: powell river bc Posts: 120	get a buddy and see if theres bubbles in the master when you hit the breaks. the rubbers that hold the plastic tank to the master went hard on mine, didnt seal properly, and was allowing air into the brake system. they would work for a while then get gradually softer, which sucks with an auto. if not id check to see if the master itself isnt shot, ie leaking fluid from the rear seal. __________________ 87 silver turbo targa, bone ass stock (for now)

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11-21-2010, 02:05 PM	#4
bassboy3313 Stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	im gonna try and bleed my brakes today after work. i did notice that I can move the clear reservoir on the MC a little bit with my fingers too.

11-21-2010, 10:12 PM	#5
bassboy3313 Stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	Thanks for everyone who responded. I bleed the brakes today after work and also found a leaky brake hose connection on the drivers side front wheel. bolt was loose that connected the brake hose to the caliper. im glad it was nothing major. thanks again.