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    My brakes don't work, pedal to the floor, no sign of leak

    I left my E30 for a couple of weeks in the parking lot and when I decided to take it for a spin as soon as I hit the brakes they just sunk to the floor and the E30 slowed down very gradually.

    Also there is hardly any travel left for the brakes before they hit the floor.

    The brake fluid is between the minimum and maximum. I can't find any brake fluid leaks. I tried pressing the brakes while the car was off to leak fluid but nothing came out.

    Any ideas what it could be?

    #2
    If there are no leaks in any of the lines or at the calipers and no air in the system, the only other cause would be the master cylinder. Fluid can leak past the internal seals and cause exactly what you describe.
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    The E30 collection:
    1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
    1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
    1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
    1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
    1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport

    1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
    1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
    1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
    2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
    2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)

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      #3
      Brake master cylinder would be the first thing I'd check.
      90 325i DD/Track
      03 Durango 5.9


      Originally posted by e30mpg
      It is recommended to get new gasket but this is R3v and we just copper spray that shit......slap biotch on and tighten to tq.

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        #4
        Thanks,

        I'll buy one tomorrow and replace it.

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          #5
          I just had the same issue, (no visbile leaks, pedal to the floor) and its the Brake master cylinder.

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