There is no quick fix to this problem. I started having the problem in Feb/10 - brought to the mechanic next door to where I work. I gave this guy $900 and he puts compression fittings on the rear back lines (illegal in Canada - unsafe they can't hold the pressure in a brake line and can BLOW - killing someone and me). After I gave him $900 (pedal fade was much better) but it was still not normal. I drove the car for 2 months as the pedal fad became increasingly worse. When I just about had no braking at all I drove it back to his shop he had changed the Master Cylinder (he says 3 times). No change. I finally took the car to FORD and after taking $100 dollars they told me there was nothing they could do and I could spend $3000 and fix the HCU (hydraulic control unit - ABS) and it still not work....I FINALLY SCRAPPED THE CAR (which my father left to me when he passed away 1 year prior)
I just had the same thing happen to me but i haven't replaced any thing yet I did notice when it was cold pedal went to the ground but i put on heat and it would start to go back to normal breaking and now when heats on to long i hear my breaks grind did you get any answers to your problem and if so can you share them with me i need to try and solve the same thing you went through with little to no cost i was told the master cylinder to but i did not think that would solve my problem you can call me so i can tell my mechanic what solved your problem its USA 1-267-357-1938 or email me at coolc_u@yahoo.com
My brake petal fades when braking I have had two mechanics look at it they both said it was the Master cylinder that didn't work then they both said it was the ABS Module (VERY EXPENSIVE) we replaced that still dosn't work my mechanic has also replaced the front flex lines the calipers and the Booster and still it dosn't work if anyone has experienced this problem please contact me, I am running out of patience and Money!!!!!
- Kara L.,
London, Ontario, Canada
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Ive had the brake shoes replaced, and a new master brake cylinder installed, and the ABS system does not show a problem on the computer, however the brake pedal still fades to the floor when you stop. please help---thanks
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There is no quick fix to this problem. I started having the problem in Feb/10 - brought to the mechanic next door to where I work. I gave this guy $900 and he puts compression fittings on the rear back lines (illegal in Canada - unsafe they can't hold the pressure in a brake line and can BLOW - killing someone and me). After I gave him $900 (pedal fade was much better) but it was still not normal. I drove the car for 2 months as the pedal fad became increasingly worse. When I just about had no braking at all I drove it back to his shop he had changed the Master Cylinder (he says 3 times). No change. I finally took the car to FORD and after taking $100 dollars they told me there was nothing they could do and I could spend $3000 and fix the HCU (hydraulic control unit - ABS) and it still not work....I FINALLY SCRAPPED THE CAR (which my father left to me when he passed away 1 year prior)
- Elle J., Mississauga, ON, Canada