by Desiderata on August 10th, 2009

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My car lost the ability to brake two days ago. It had one puddle(br. fl) in the middle of the front axel area and an even larger one on the back driverside tire. Is there any realistic way I can fix this w/o going to a mechanic? I don't have many tools.

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by Route 66Truckerman on August 12th, 2009
Is there anyone who you can ask for help! a relative,friend or neighbor?
http://www.ask.com/bar?q=do+it+yourself+car+repairs&page=1&qsrc=178&ab=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Farticles_2284-do-yourself-auto-repair.html
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- Its all over now. It was towed since I didn't move it and impounded...one less thing to worry about I guess.. :,< That's life tho
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by john pennington on August 10th, 2009
Call a tow truck and have it towed to a brake shop.

Your car is unsafe to drive.

Its rare to have two brake cylinders go out at the same time.

When your vehicle is on the rack at the brake shop, be sure to check for possible cuts in the brake line.

This is not an easy job to do yourself. most people do not have the parts or tools.
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- If I had the money I would so do that, thanks for the advice though!
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- I am just looking out for your safety. i know its expensive, but what value can you place on good brakes on your automobile? pls leave the car alone, until the brakes are repaired.
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by - MojoThunder - on August 10th, 2009
DEFINITELY get yourself to a mechanic ... while it may be a bit more expensive than you want to pay, what is the cost of your safety and the lives of others?
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by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on August 10th, 2009
Wheel cylinders aren't the easiest thing to put in, and if you don't get it right, it may just burst again. It sounds like you have a master cylinder or caliper leak too, or maybe a split brake line in front. That isn't a job for a beginner with few tools. I think you'd better bite the bullet and take it to a mechanic. You might get off a little cheaper and get better work from an independent mechanic who isn't paying franchise fees. Call your local Better Business Bureau for a recommendation.
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- Thanks for the advice, if I had the cash I so would. Is there a website where it could give me a step by step instruction?
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  by Desiderata on August 10th, 2009
- Honey, you really don't want to do this. It could get you killed. Brake cylinders wear over time, and if you try to fix them, the scoring on the inside will make them leak. If you don't get them in just right, they'll leak or burst. The place where you are describing the second puddle doesn't make sense, so it may be a split line, which is way beyond beginner skill level. You could have sediment in the lines which will need to be flushed. And we don't know the condition of your shoes, pads, rotors or drums. Hydraulics have to be able to hold up to considerable pressure, and if it isn't just right, it won't. Pay a coworker to pick you up for a week until you can pay a pro, or ride the bus, or see if you can make payments. But don't do this yourself. You'll wind up dead.
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- I'm not going to drive it, so no worries. I just have to walk everywhere, such as to work late at night. I don't feel comfortable enough to get in a car with coworkers, not that they would offer, so me fixing my car is my only option.
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- See if a mechanic will let you make payments.
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by DukeG on August 10th, 2009
Don't play with brakes, it sounds like a line is broken. It will need to be replaced and Bled. Its not that expensive and its dangerous to do yourself if you don't know what you're doing.
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- I would if I could, thanks for the advice though!
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