sudden brake loss

[jgibbs]

2003 Jeep Liberty Sudden Brake Loss

So i was driving down the highway today had to stop at a stop light and my 2003 liberty sport lost brakes completely. The pedal went all the way to the floor so i put it in neutral and pulled the emergency brake. I shut the car off restarted it and the brakes were fine. Any one have similar problems?

 

[CzarKJ]

Check your brake fluid level pronto! Last time that happened to me I had a collapsed brake line.

 

[ltd02]

I lost braking when I blew out a front line near the caliper but it didn't come back. The fact that it came back is pretty freaky. I'd second the check fluid level but really odd.

 

[LibertyTC]

Never happened to me in the KJ however this spring had it happen to me in my full size sedan, and fluid a gushing out of forward line/connector.
There is a reason why it is a good idea to carry a change of shorts in your ride !:icon_lol:
If it started back up & everything is fine it better better be check out with a fine tooth comb.
Chances are there must be a fluid leak somewhere or booster's/master's got issues! :thumbsdown:

 

[CactusJacked]

My front left brake line cracked where the metal meets the rubber. It would only leak/pedal drop when turning the wheels left, and when straight or turning right it pinched tight and it didn't leak. Would have been a short matter of time before it cracked completely off. Look at the brake lines at all 4 wheels for any signs of a leak. If everything looks good there, then you likely have a failing master cylinder.

 

[jgibbs]

I Checked the brake fluid and its full. I had someone step on the petal and I checked the lines and the calipers and there were no leaks. And it hasn't happend again.

 

[CactusJacked]

...And it hasn't happend again.

It will, so be prepared for a crash if you don't do anything to find out why and fix it. Brakes don't go away and come back on their own for no reason.

 

[Hedsic]

If everything looks fine when you look at it then it's time to get her in to a shop and have it looked at. That's something you want to take really serious and not assume it was a one off thing. Shouldn't cost much to at least have a certified mechanic inspect it over for you.

 

[jgibbs]

I took it and got it looked at today i got the master cylinder replaced but now it feels like the brakes are sticking a little.