This Means Your Brakes are About to Fail

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[@scottykilmer]

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[@smokeshow1984]

Drove a mk1 jetta for full year without realizing that the booster was gone. Never had a problem with braking but I got so used it that when I drove my dad's truck I almost sent everyone through the windshield lol.

[@witty401son]

Haha

[@melancholypuppy3595]

Lmaoo

[@Your_Daily_Scroll]

BRO i drove a B4 passat VR6 for a year and got used to topping off brake fluid every 6 weeks for so long that any newer cars brakes almost feel wrong

[@ryans413]

Same with my car nothing wrong with anything it’s just old and tired so I got use to having to press the pedals little harder. Drove my sister car once and it almost threw everyone in the back into the front same with gas pedal I threw everyone in the front back to the back lol

[@smileychess]

I suspect my old Kia Spectra had this problem. Now my new RAV4 feels way too sensitive. It feels like cheating, like I should be getting a workout every time I break!

[@kevinsnell1622]

It’s always amazing how bad brakes can go and still keep you alive. They tell you so many ways it’s time to change them, but they still let you drive and drive. But don’t do that!

[@FluterCarson]

I think imma go another month.

[@malachibrown3270]

@@FluterCarsonlmao

[@beast-master2094]

@@FluterCarsonare you still alive 😂

[@terriblecontent8985]

@@beast-master2094😭💀😂🤣.

[@babyz5491]

@@FluterCarsonlmaooo same

[@eskimochild87]

Another way to tell is if you press on the brakes and it sounds like a kid screaming

[@NoName-zz8nl]

Oh yes the joy

[@gamerknown]

Better than brakes failing and hearing a kid scream

[@justin.gollnick]

I remember watching a mechanic diagnosing a hard brake pedal thinking it was the booster, but turned out to be rusted calipers seized together completely... If your in the northern region I recon that would be good to note as well.

[@michaelmacdonald329]

I also watch trans temp. if that goes up. absolutely a seized caliper.

[@phillp7777]

super great tip Scotty... brakes so important... also watch out for any rusty brake or gas fuelines ( both run mostly parallel together).. if see any drips spots on ground... Check them out look up under if lines rusty w lot miles .. live up north Watchout!.. lost my brakes '97 H Accord complete failure when brake line rusty let go somewhere all pressure gone.. pedal to floor.. small ( very lucky) fenderbender, thru red lite intersection omg..finally stop only by emerg brake..( but car totalled) only going 20mph..very lucky... Watch out for rusty brake lines.. leaks.. drips spots on ground.

[@ellencruikshank2198]

Do abs actually last. Know that brakes still work without abs but why as expensive and as u,selessss theyR why are they e,ven installed if don't work--Honda Accord ,don't even remember othervehicle 's that failed ..

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

Scotty still killing the car seats 😂

[@Desktopchart750]

When I was 18 I drove a 98 XJ with a bad booster for a few months, I had to use both feet and push myself against the seat to brake.

[@WilliamGarrett-j4e]

It's not the booster that costs so much, it's the labor , a booster can be bought new for around $80, labor is what costs

[@RalphSampson...]

Make sure the check valve going into the booster is working properly.

[@SoccerandJesus4]

My brakes failed today in a busy intersection

[@jordansnelson462]

How you stopped this ?

[@nyankittyxp4521]

Usually, you can cuddle to the metal in that activates the fail, safe parking brake, or you can just parking break and that stops the car hopefully but if it was rainy or snowy, yeah you probably would’ve crashed into someone

[@luisd.4411]

Thank you for your videos. Definitely going to check it out today.

[@KingBaldEagle1984_Prosperity]

Thank you for Sharing Scotty 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@markstaf4588]

I love your energy tans passion for your knowledge !!!! 💪🤠🤚 Power On !!!!

[@luceatlux7087]

my brakes started failing only while I'm turning. it also makes loud cracking and popping noises breaking while turing (ford fusion 2009 sel). i have to make sure i stop all the way before i turn. it's a fairly odd case anyway that you're braking while turning. but i'd still like to have the option.

[@melancholypuppy3595]

That sounds like cv axles are you sure it's the breaks

[@nyankittyxp4521]

My brakes failed coming down the exit on the freeway and let me just say that when I had no pressure and it was squishy. I just pedal to the metal and it break still engaged, but not power break so scary.

[@himbooks1302]

Work perfectly fine 😂😂😂 favorite line

[@tractorboy31]

i changed my 97 f350ps from vac to hydro booster as i was having issues. while doing that i also upgraded to the f series master which is bigger. i love it

[@skatexgurl]

Thanks Scotty! Looks like my master cylinder may have went. Have an 01 Impreza. Had a leak in my drivers side brake hose. Replaced both the front, went to bleed all 4 brakes and brake pedal still goes to the floor. Stiff went pumped with the car off, but when turned on, the pedal goes to the floor, so that gives me an indication the booster is still working. Anything else I should be looking for as to what is causing it to drop to the floor still? Any advice is appreciated. No other visible leaks.

[@radius4914]

Just the video I need as my brakes go bad lol

[@fatherd.6016]

Scotty.... when my brake booster goes bad, I always spank it. GIve it a try once...!!! ;-)

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

Priceless information💪🏾

[@Chuckscollections]

What if your car brakes no problem but the pedal if you press hard enough goes to the floor. No leaks, but when I pump the pedal there is no pressure build it. But again it brakes well just feels spungy

[@invaderzim1265]

Thank you for your advise Mr. Kilmer.🙏

[@tonysdiecastcustoms]

Definitely great advice Scotty 👍👊😎

[@alanmurray3624]

Checking booster is easy pump brakes without running pedals hard keeping foot on pedal start car pedal should fade down a little.

[@lxlx3458]

Thank you Scotty!

[@FarradMuseumofTruth]

Thank you Scotty. 😊

[@tlallihouse3126]

Thank you Mr.Kilmer

[@dexterhynes9417]

Had a Toyota 4 runner with this problem at 300k miles, guys wanted to 2000 to replace it, I just sold the car, this was before I knew anything about cars, I wish I would’ve known at the time because I could have easily replaced it and the car would’ve been fine, I believe it had a new transmission put in it at one time (it was my brothers car before mine) so it had a lot of life left in it, what a waste

[@strangelyfamiliar1729]

Looks like you're doin a house call Scotty. Some how I'm not surprised👍

[@mistervacation23]

The perfect day to start any job tomorrow why there's nothing that can't be done tomorrow.

[@bobbyheffley4955]

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

[@scufxz6841]

So what if they feel normal and the pedal is firm when it is not running then when you start it the pedal is kinda firm but goes pretty much to the floor new calipers new brake pads and new brake shoes and drums

[@TrapAPMadeItSlap]

I’m so upset I did my brakes and rotors today, cleaned all the parts greased the guide pins the whole 9 and they still make noise! Not a squeak just a rub noise. I’m so pissed 😂

[@MichaelA-xx2ls]

Hi Scotty - I smoke tested the brake booster (vacuum type) and smoke streams out of the back side of the booster in the engine bay side. Brakes seem to work ok, I performed other brake peddle tests, they seem ok, I also applied vacuum test on the booster and it was ok too. could this be normal? Thanks for your help.

[@lordthicknipples-gt2oq]

Brake boosters are a luxury, and sometimes they make the brakes a little too touchy for me especially on newer cars. It's not absolutely necessary to have a brake booster to stop safely.

[@LuckyJusticeIfeanyi]

What if you change the break pads and it keeps fouling

[@twothreefour234]

i went many years without ever changing a booster in the shop. and they were fairly cheap. Now its common they fail and hundreds to replace.

[@swagguy4101]

Of course, make a key cart part a piece of junk so that it needs to be replaced or you’ll die, and mark up the price of them. Capitalism

[@JGF08]

Are you in a video for a defensive driving class? I think that was you I saw. 😀

[@kanevivalakane3699]

I have a Lexus GX. I have noticed while driving, sometimes while pressing the brake pedal looks like is stuck then it goes down..its scary. What could be the problem?

[@gbadegesinmuhammed9989]

It Called Brake Servo In My Country

[@rinyotsu2.0]

I drove 30 miles with a failed booster. It wasn't really that bad but my legs are pretty strong.

[@Sheevness]

What about a wheel cylinder? Similar symptoms when they fail? 🤔

[@rickleuce8025]

This sounds a lot like when the accumulator ball in my Teves MKII ABS system is going bad. Then I have to get another accumulator ball for about $200-250.

[@JohnPorter-w7k]

I just take it to the shop.

[@juniorpasillas1052]

Thank you for your videos and thank you for letting us know 👍💯💯

[@Johdan14]

I got handed down the 05 wk1 Jeep love it to death grew up in it, seen its days lol anyways I always thought my breaks were a lot worse than the rest of the family cars pads good rotors are ok but I sure gotta get on em to slow down

[@noahbergeaux9709]

Or a caliber has broken or is cracked usally it will make a smell too

[@steveniksid5874]

Scotty how can I afford maintenance on my car when I can't even afford the gasoline?

[@merriksapp6963]

Screamin eagle

[@nathanielb5216]

What if the brakes go to the floor

[@anchalsharma]

No! it means the engine is not on and you are rolling down a hill ... just forget the car and jump out 😂

[@TherealCrunchyTacos]

You guys this is happening right now to my 99 toyota 4runner i've been praying and thinking whats wrong for like a month now and nobody wants to help me really but now that i was smart enough 😅😂 to know what to search for thank God for scotty hopefully it isnt the booster because i dont have 600 or 800 dollars

[@witty401son]

Thank you brother

[@rickyparrish8310]

Thanks for the info

[@ChristopherRobinson-z8g]

My brakes rear right and front left only two that locks up

[@webguy943]

Getting to the booster is pain tho

[@SuperEman500]

What about when I get off the highway on my way to work and the steering wheel shakes when I’m braking?

[@r35tmanbash]

I have a weird one. My abs sensor and traction control light turned. I already know the pedals will feel funny because of the ABS being turned off and on so the brake feeling would change. I noticed that when the ABS was back on my brake got very sensitive, one little tap, the car would be stopped like I had pressed the brakes hard. I also pressed the brakes hard and for sure it stopped quickly. I have already replaced all the sensors and also did a line test and I had a good signal on all the harnesses and sensors. There are no leak anywhere. If you have experienced this issue or how to go about further diagnosing the issue. Any help would be appreciated Thanks

[@crazyphantom15]

Bruh I had this go 5 times on my PT cruiser. Car was amazing but the brakes kept going

[@Revan_the3rd]

Thanks for the help again

[@WilliamGarrett-j4e]

It means you don't have POWER brakes the brakes will still work

[@arthurj7602]

Is that the same as Master cylinder??🤔

[@hplovecraftscat2255]

What if it only gets stiff “sometimes”? It randomly happen to me, but then goes to normal.

[@LThill-ks2uz]

same to me, works normal until I'm at a stop then no brakes. also engine can idle funny. took it to a mechanic and confirmed bad booster but wants $600.

[@420bigDee]

Thanks 👍

[@ahmedalyafai6040]

What if the brake pedal is super soft like mine? It was soft and weak for a while then gave out completely

[@zilla305johnson2]

What if the break pedal is not hard all of time

[@nervhenry]

Hi, my 2013 mazda cx5, recently my brake pedal becomes very hard at the first push on the morning after i stop using car for a night. it was normal feeling when i start the engine. Is the problem due to brake booster or vacuum line or the vacuum vulaue?

[@danstasiak9476]

Hello here's my problem somehow engine oil is inside my brake booster and vacuum what do I do? And what would cause it?

[@trevorbyron9448]

But my abs dash light is on

[@daves8085]

Scott how many miles on that car with bad booster ...over 300k possibly?

[@TheLizardKing1967]

This also means that you need to buy a 94 Celica.

[@takabarberi]

What if it’s hard when on or off both?

[@norm379]

DODGE RAM..AIR IN BRAKES..DEALERSHIP WONT FIX UNDER WARRANTY..FIAT EURANUS COMPANIES..

[@davidgonzales9446]

Don't forget you can always get one from the junkyard or wrecking yard usually for under 30 bucks. And if it's from a pull yourself yard then it's even better most of the time you can still test it before pulling it.

[@louisemarks6767]

can u do a segment on transmission hose off or leaking pleaae and ty

[@adventureguy4119]

Poopy situation sir

[@GATLINGUNZTV]

Why you yelling? 😂

[@Deano14397]

Brakes not working on a highway oh ill just check the vacuum thing 💀

[@jonsears6892]

Or just leave it alone and not replace it because you still have brakes.

[@OTDP.]

Hey Scotty I got a lot of load squealing from my fan belt area I just changed the belt and it got louder! Any suggestions I watched the power steering video so I’m going to try the sea foam now? Any suggestions!

[@JasonLuther1]

is it intermittent or upon start up?

[@OTDP.]

@@JasonLuther1 right when it starts

[@Edgarh71]

Is there a manual tensioner? The new belt may stretch a little at first, and it will need to be retightened.

[@paddy8170]

Brake booster? Is this the vacuum pump? Sorry, I’m British

[@jamescaron6465]

Yep. It’s also called the brake servo.

[@paddy8170]

@@jamescaron6465 Got it! Thank you!

[@justinlynch3]

Scotty: A break booster is a simple device, you can actually use a rebuilt one and save some money. How long until the German's are like "Lets take this simple device and make it as needlessly complicated as humanly possible." XD

[@ItsAlive111]

Toyota 4Runner has an electric vacuum pump for brakes too, it’s not just the Germans. $800 for parts only if it fails

[@markyager3701]

But new is better

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

If you have any auto or car related questions for me let me know and I can help you I have lots of knowledge on that topic 🙂

[@dawnrobbins5877]

That's a very nice offer. 🌞

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@dawnrobbins5877 well you know I try to help when I can do it😉❤

[@dawnrobbins5877]

@@Baileys.small.engine.repair if we all did that the world would be a much better place.

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@dawnrobbins5877 ☺ my biggest life goal is to make it a better place and help it!

[@uselessuser6838]

My booster was 80$……..

[@shaman295]

They want $3500 to replace my Prius booster at Toyota

[@mhoward181]

Bad advise. Don’t ask people to self diagnose the breaks. Iv never heard of this technique. In fact I was told the oppersite. Also Iv owned a lot of cars and never had an issue like this.

[@dawnrobbins5877]

If you follow Scotty you will know that he is very safety conscious. He verifies his diagnosis using scan tools, test driving, and over a half century of experience. He is assisting folks with info so they don't get ripped off by mechanics trying to charge them for stuff they don't need.

[@702cody]

I WILL RULE YOU !!!

[@tonezone99]

Scotty be talking whole bunch of nonsense

[@cdeprima1209]

Make sure brake lines are not kinked! Oops! ;)

[@katherineg9396]

First!

[@feisarspeed]

I really dont care if youre first

[@katherineg9396]

@@feisarspeed Good. It's an extremely unimportant thing and you shouldn't waste a minute of your precious life on it.

[@JBmusicart]

With mine, it's the opposite, hard when truck is off, start it, the brakes don't work.

[@The2Coolest2]

There's many tests for brake boosters, this is one of many. Mine has a minor leak but not enough to warrant a replacement yet. It eventually makes the engine run lean after a while. It looks like it was replaced with a Bosch unit (mine is an 07 ES) by the previous owner but it has failed. You can actually have your current one in your car rebuilt rather buying a rebuilt unit as well. But a lot of cars it's a pain to get to the boosters, they're so deep in you have to disassemble half of the area. Thankfully mine has direct access.

[@ryans413]

My car if you pump the brake enough times why’ll engines running it almost stalls the engine found that kinda interesting

[@lazroo]

Wait so that can cause a car to run slug gish ???? My truck was running really slow lately , no cel, and a 3 days later i losty brakes ( hard pedal )

[@rynow1992]

​@lazroo yep happened with my 2013 chevy malibu.. which has a pending class action against because it's such a problem in this model...

[@Clark3218]

@@lazrooVacuum Line

[@roberttheiss6377]

The only thing I like about modern vehicles are modern brakes. UV glass and apple car play are great too lol, but that's about it. Everything else should be simple and mechanical.

[@windykingdom6153]

Agreed, it’s better to hang on to older vehicles as long as possible

[@avagrego3195]

Thank you very much. I am not at all mechanically inclined including hanging curtain rods, but I throughly enjoy your videos very much. I am quite fortunate to have found a reliable mechanic who I trust.

[@stevemchale6363]

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[@chanocmacias152]

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[@Mr.RexXx843]

Thank you so much!!! Bc Ford told me that’s just how they get over time for a truck of its age. I replace the booster and now I brake it feels normal. 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@g5alive795]

*IT'S JUST A GIANT DIAPHRAM INSIDE* ~ Scotty. 😲😲😲

[@Mrjack-yn2dj]

Here's a easier way to say it. Pump your brake pedal a few times until it stiffens up. Then turn the vehicle on and the pedal should soften up.

[@Pork-Chopper]

I pump it, it does get hard, squirts fluid, then it goes soft for a few days... Stops me every time. 🤔

[@Mrjack-yn2dj]

@@Pork-Chopper are you able to elaborate more. So with the vehicle off you pump the brakes and then turn the vehicle on it softens up?

[@Pork-Chopper]

@@Mrjack-yn2dj It's my "personal" vehicle..