[Henry Tong]

Today I was driving my car normally to get some gas and all of a sudden I lost my brakes. I mean when I push the brake pedal it went all the way down without stopping. Eventually I managed to slowed it down with the hand brake, put it in first and it coasted to a stop. Luckily no car was in front of me. I had my Maggie installed 2 weeks ago. can anyone tell me if this is related in some way

 

[ddawson]

Check the Check Valve that goes from the blower to the brake booster.

 

[Btlfed1500]

Today I was driving my car normally to get some gas and all of a sudden I lost my brakes. I mean when I push the brake pedal it went all the way down without stopping. Eventually I managed to slowed it down with the hand brake, put it in first and it coasted to a stop. Luckily no car was in front of me. I had my Maggie installed 2 weeks ago. can anyone tell me if this is related in some way

Hmmm ... I would agree with ddawson. Check the brake booster check valve that should have been replaced with the supercharger. if for some reason the check valves sticks or is partially stuck this could be the culprit. While you should NOT have lost the brakes you should have lost the power assist if the vacuum was not there.

Since you are running a complete aftermarket Wilwood brake system checking over the upgraded components should also be a part of your thigns to do.

Glas to hear you are ok.

 

[Henry Tong]

Hmmm ... I would agree with ddawson. Check the brake booster check valve that should have been replaced with the supercharger. if for some reason the check valves sticks or is partially stuck this could be the culprit. While you should NOT have lost the brakes you should have lost the power assist if the vacuum was not there.

Since you are running a complete aftermarket Wilwood brake system checking over the upgraded components should also be a part of your thigns to do.

Glas to hear you are ok.

I check the front right wheel I think my brake line bursted since there's a puddle of brake fluid there. Does this have anything to do with th install?Or is it just a coincidence that the brake line burst.

 

[AnthonyP]

My guess is its not related to the Maggie install. I'm glad your ok and no one got hurt.

 

[ddawson]

No unless the installer did something wrong to the line when the water pump was installed. You only have to pull the tire and the brakes are not touched.

 

[LITE SPD]

Henry, you don't have a wife or girlfriend thats mad at you do you?