 Brake failed earlier today |
 Oct 17, 2013 - 11:51 PM
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Hi everyone. I am new to the forum
 (Just bought a 97 Celica ST around 2 weeks ago) I was driving earlier today, then suddenly, I heard a pop/snap noise and my brake just stopped working. (i.e. I have to step on the brake petal until it hit the floor in order to slow down the car slightly, and I didn't feel any resistant when I was stepping on the brake petal) I drove the car to the closest mechanics available but he won't have time to look at it until tomorrow morning. So, I just want to hear your opinion on what is the cause of the issue because I don't want to get rip off by the guy. Thanks in advance. |
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Oct 18, 2013 - 5:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 15, '13 From USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just picked up the car like 30 minutes ago. Apparently, I misheard the guy and it was the cylinder and drum that needed to be replaced.
So basically, these are what he charged me: Parts: 2 x Rear wheel cylinders - $48 2 x Rear wheel drums - $80 Labor: Rear brake job (New linings and drums installation) - $140 Rear brake cylinder installation and brake bleeding - $80 Total: $348 + tax Honestly, it is probably much cheaper to work on it myself if I can drive the car home. But I think it is too dangerous to drive on a mountain area without any brake... Btw, these are the part he took off: 
This post has been edited by DaijoubuDa: Oct 18, 2013 - 5:53 PM |
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DaijoubuDa Brake failed earlier today Oct 17, 2013 - 11:51 PM
Box Could be the master cylinder, that or could be a f... Oct 18, 2013 - 12:08 AM
DaijoubuDa QUOTE (Box @ Oct 18, 2013 - 1:08 AM)... Oct 18, 2013 - 12:19 PM Box That wouldn't cause you to lose all of your br... Oct 18, 2013 - 1:23 PM DaijoubuDa QUOTE (Box @ Oct 18, 2013 - 1:23 PM)... Oct 18, 2013 - 2:36 PM ILoveMySilly97 Damn. I always tell everyone about engine braking ... Oct 18, 2013 - 4:15 PM Box My brake master cylinder went out some 20 miles fr... Oct 18, 2013 - 5:17 PM Box If you could do it yourself you'll have about ... Oct 18, 2013 - 6:05 PM |
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