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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 08:08 AM
    
Master cyl. is full. Pads don't seem to be worn much at all. Rotors are not scratched or marked up. No leaks. It seems that I have to push the pedal farther down than usual. I don't need to pump the brakes and they don't fade . Maybe the fluid needs changing? |
Efrem 72    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Bellwood IL.60104 |
posted 07-28-2015 08:16 AM
Booster maybe failing ????? |
BeWare                 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 07-28-2015 08:30 AM
Can they be pumped up? If so possibly air in the lines. |
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quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 07-28-2015 08:36 AM
Is this change in the brakes something that just occurred, or is it noticeable after you have driven another car? Could be your comparing vehicles?? |
jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 07-28-2015 09:10 AM
what car are You having this Problem with the Prowler ?? |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 07-28-2015 09:20 AM
Is the fluid a dark colour? Do you know if the system has been flushed? If not it should be changed because brake fluid will suck in moisture from the air over time. The rotors can also get glazed over and can be very lightly sanded. |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 10:37 AM
quote: prowler |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 10:38 AM
quote: fluid is clear |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 10:42 AM
quote: Not in need of pumping just the pedal goes down farther than before. The brakes still work great.They are not spongy at all. Puzzling. |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 10:43 AM
quote: no not comparing just noticed a change in how far the pedal went down. |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 10:46 AM
I've been wanting better looking rotors and ceramic pads anyway. I guess I'll get the S.S. lines and have it flushed out. It's nice to be upside down,now you can spend more and more money and stop worrying about value.  http://www.carid.com/2001-chrysler-prowler-brakes/ebc-stage-4-signature-brake-kit-47958204.html whata think? This message has been edited by Gort on 07-28-2015 at 10:49 AM |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 11:01 AM
quote: Is that one of the signs to look for with a failing booster? |
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jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 07-28-2015 11:05 AM
Steve might try some Drilled rotors with Ceramic pads .. You can find them on Ebay and they don't cost much and easy to install .. I did it 5 years ago and thy work nice good stopping and less brake dust .. |
Drew POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Victorville, Ca |
posted 07-28-2015 12:29 PM
Someone moved your seat back |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 12:55 PM
quote: haha. It stays all the way back. I'm the only driver. I wish that were it. |
bjprowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Clarksville,Ohio,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 01:42 PM
Gort.....That rattle trap is obviously on it's last leg.... It's time to bail before things get worse....I'll tell ya what.....I'll give you $15K "as is- where is" and "sight unseen".... Let me know when I can pick it up. |
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jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 07-28-2015 02:08 PM
I will give You $10K and a free ride in mine |
mslc10 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Bulverde, Texas, United States |
posted 07-28-2015 03:38 PM
quote: pedal would be harder. id look at caliper/piston boots and see if they are damp with brake fluid... This message has been edited by mslc10 on 07-28-2015 at 03:40 PM |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 07-28-2015 05:14 PM
quote: An internal leak in the master cylinder would give you an idiot light. Check the vacuum line running from the intake manifold and the check valve on the booster. This message has been edited by padroo on 07-28-2015 at 05:24 PM |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 06:03 PM
quote: Thanks I'll try that |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 07-28-2015 06:21 PM
quote: This deserves some investigation. From what I understand, when a booster fails it allows brake fluid to fill it while leaving no external sign of leaks. If the master cylinder remains full, diagnosing the issue may be more difficult. If the inside pads were worn more than expected, I might suspect brake hoses collapsing. They can look perfect from the outside because they deteriorate from the inside out. I wish you a quick accurate solution. |
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bjprowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Clarksville,Ohio,USA |
posted 07-28-2015 06:33 PM
This would be a great post to put in the "Technical Questions and Answers" forum.....  |
BillyC POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Galveston, Texas USA |
posted 07-28-2015 07:32 PM
No, not technical. As we get older, and like it or not, we all do, the bones in our spine settle, and we become shorter, thus the need to push that ole break pedal "farther". This message has been edited by BillyC on 07-28-2015 at 07:32 PM |
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beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 07-28-2015 07:54 PM
quote: It would help for future searching. |
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Drew POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Victorville, Ca |
posted 07-28-2015 08:00 PM
We recently bought a Kia Sorento, the brakes are so sensitive, all you have to do is think of applying them and you are jerked towards the windshield. If you feel your Prowler brakes are no longer working, that obviously is a different story but it may be it has just been too long between Prowler road trips! Hope it's nothing serious, best of luck with it. |
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