Yeah I know this has been covered up and down, but the circumstances in this case make me curious. (1996 Deville) N*
Last night, I was driving, slippery outside--so there was use of the abs system. After a somewhat short stop, the brake pedal went nearly to the floor. I got a fluid warning, and it was low, of course. I limped it home, and looked under the car. I could not find a leak. I filled the brake reservoir, and pushed on the pedal several times...even tested it. Apparently, it will stop the car now...abs still works, fluid does not go down, but the pedal stll sinks nearly to the floor..
Is this the master cylinder syndrome--going suddenly like that, perhaps?
EDIT: I should mention that the pedal does not sink gradually, but goes right down and grabs at the end. I've read something about the parking brake. It was recently used after non-use, if that's relevant.
Last night, I was driving, slippery outside--so there was use of the abs system. After a somewhat short stop, the brake pedal went nearly to the floor. I got a fluid warning, and it was low, of course. I limped it home, and looked under the car. I could not find a leak. I filled the brake reservoir, and pushed on the pedal several times...even tested it. Apparently, it will stop the car now...abs still works, fluid does not go down, but the pedal stll sinks nearly to the floor..
Is this the master cylinder syndrome--going suddenly like that, perhaps?
EDIT: I should mention that the pedal does not sink gradually, but goes right down and grabs at the end. I've read something about the parking brake. It was recently used after non-use, if that's relevant.