Sloshy brake pedal...

[GotToyota?]

I've noticed recently that when I press my brake pedal, it is sloshy, and there is a squeaking sound whenever I press down on it. I noticed that I've lost alot of braking power recently, and whenever I fully apply the brakes, I can hear a sloshing, liquid flowing sound under the hood, I believe it's coming from the brake fluid holder area, and when I slam on my brakes, the car still moves, not getting much power if any at all, I'm surprised I made it home tonight. What could the problem be?

-Matt

 

[souprat]

sounds like air in the lines. start looking for leaks. could be leaky master cyl, calipers, something like that.

 

[Nick M]

Sounds like air the lines to me too. That comes from having a leak somewhere.

 

[jimi87-t]

I had a similar problem on another car I use to have. Turned out to be the booster, the diaphragm inside ripped and every time I would step on the brake it would make a hissing noise and I didn't have very much brake pressure. Might not be the same thing but I thought I would throw that out there for ya.

Is your fluid level going down? If not, you don't have a leak in your lines.

 

[supraman7mgte]

get a new booster,replace ALL the fluid,maybe even get some SS brake lines, If your not leaking from around the calipers,or if they are not hanging up when you brake,they should be fine.The fluid is more than likely going through the diaphram,like homie said. get it fixed as soon as possible,or the thing might rip completely,giving you No brakes,letting you and your Sup become a new grill ornament for a semi.