I'm having issues with my brakes on my 1gen Integra LS. The pedal feels spongy, and the brakes barely work. I checked all the obvious stuff, leaky lines, low fluid, etc. and I couldn't find anything wrong. Theres a mechanic in our family that seems to think it could be the brake master cylinder. But I noticed sitting in the garage that when the pedal is pushed down, the idle changes, and a hissing sound can be heard. Almost like a vacuum leak or something. I'd appreciate any opinions on what it could be.

TIA

 

Bump, please help.

 

dont worry, hes not trying to rip you off, it is indeed the brake master cylinder

 

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Oh ok. Yeah I know hes not trying to rip me off, hes in my family, but I think his work can be somewhat..how should I say this..half assed at times, and I just wanted a second opinion before I go get a new master cylinder and put it in tomorrow.

Thanks man

 

hmmmm

 

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um..what?

 

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he probably is having similar problems as you

 

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oh well he could have been more specific.

btw, I got the master cylinder today. $61 at advance autoparts . Except I get a $23 core charge back if I bring the old one back, apparently they remanufacture them. Anyway, I'm installing it tomorrow.

 

did it work?

 

$61 is not a lot to pay to keep your car from crashing due to brake failure.

BTW, did the new MC solve your problems?