Brake not working

Overspooled · 03-31-2013, 11:11 AM

Hey guys, drove the car last night with no problems. Today I started the car no problem but when I pulled out of my driveway my brakes weren't working. The pedal is super stiff as when you press on the brake a couple of times when the car is shut. I was able to get to a stop but while pressing it super hard. Any help? My fluids are fine, pads are fine. Maybe something with the abs is wrong? Helppp thanks

idrift4wd · 03-31-2013, 11:13 AM

you probably lost vacuum in your brake booster. If you dont have brakes, you most likely dont have boost either.

Overspooled · 03-31-2013, 03:04 PM

Found my vacuum hose unplugged. Fixed thanks.

Blue Streak · 03-31-2013, 08:13 PM

That's interesting because I did the same thing last night. After cleaning my air filter in the afternoon and replacing it after it was dry (but with new K&N oil on it) I decided to take it for a short test drive around the neighborhood. No brakes! I came right back slowly and carefully and looked under the hood and found that I had not attached the brake boost connection. All is good now.

Overspooled · 04-01-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Streak

That's interesting because I did the same thing last night. After cleaning my air filter in the afternoon and replacing it after it was dry (but with new K&N oil on it) I decided to take it for a short test drive around the neighborhood. No brakes! I came right back slowly and carefully and looked under the hood and found that I had not attached the brake boost connection. All is good now.

Dude I was freaking out!! I had to floor the brake pedal to get the slightest braking!!!

Blue Streak · 04-01-2013, 11:43 PM

Yes, I'm glad I had only gone like 10 or 20 MPH. I had to really press hard to get it to slow down to a stop. I even pulled on my parking brake to help out. Yikes! Won't do that again!

03-31-2013, 11:11 AM	#1
Overspooled MurderedOut 17 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2013 c63 AMG Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Brake not working Hey guys, drove the car last night with no problems. Today I started the car no problem but when I pulled out of my driveway my brakes weren't working. The pedal is super stiff as when you press on the brake a couple of times when the car is shut. I was able to get to a stop but while pressing it super hard. Any help? My fluids are fine, pads are fine. Maybe something with the abs is wrong? Helppp thanks __________________ 2013 C63 AMG COUPE
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03-31-2013, 11:13 AM	#2
idrift4wd Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,549 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	you probably lost vacuum in your brake booster. If you dont have brakes, you most likely dont have boost either.
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Overspooled MurderedOut 17 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2013 c63 AMG Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Found my vacuum hose unplugged. Fixed thanks. __________________ 2013 C63 AMG COUPE
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Blue Streak Gunny 31 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	That's interesting because I did the same thing last night. After cleaning my air filter in the afternoon and replacing it after it was dry (but with new K&N oil on it) I decided to take it for a short test drive around the neighborhood. No brakes! I came right back slowly and carefully and looked under the hood and found that I had not attached the brake boost connection. All is good now. __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
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Blue Streak Gunny 31 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	Yes, I'm glad I had only gone like 10 or 20 MPH. I had to really press hard to get it to slow down to a stop. I even pulled on my parking brake to help out. Yikes! Won't do that again! __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
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