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My brakes are starting to scare me. Any help?

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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Default My brakes are starting to scare me. Any help?

The problem is that i can pump them up and hold steady pressure and they will eventually fall all the way to the floor. No leaks, fresh pads and decent fluid. So what is happening? I understand how it works just not this.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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are you back in wv working yet
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Soon i hope. you know about this brake problem?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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brians shop would know.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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wheel cylinder

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pull the rear tires off and pull the drums.... bet u have a leaker
 

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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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ya either a wheel cylinder or maybe there is an issue with your hydroboost? Are the vac lines all good?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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could be problem with the internals of the master or rear brake cylinders
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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What the hell is a "hydroboost"? Hydro would mean water, so I don't get it.

Anyway, sounds like a leak somewhere. Did you bleed the brakes lines (get any air out of lines)?

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Well, here's an article that explains "hydroboost": Installing A Hydroboost Brake System on a Chevy
 

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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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me and my brother checked lines, mastercylinder, front leaks and rear. Found nothing. must be something internal.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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You sure you checked the master cylinder and not just the brake fillup? I'm pretty sure '96 had hydroboost
 
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