#spooky

"MLGCarGuy" (thejdmguy) 08/08/2016 at 14:44 • Filed to: None

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I was driving the Versa when the brake pedal completely fell to the floor without any resistance whatsoever. I didn’t do any hard braking beforehand. Anyone know why it did this?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 14:48

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Sorry... but you bought a Versa... like an Alfa it was bound to go wrong at aome point.

bhtooefr > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 14:49

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Hydraulic system failure, I’d guess either the master cylinder, a wheel cylinder, or a line blew out. Time for a tow truck.

MLGCarGuy > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 08/08/2016 at 14:49

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The Honda dealer was asking too much for a Fit. Sorry.

lone_liberal > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 14:50

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Did you check the fluid level in the master cylinder?

E90M3 > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 14:50

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How old is the brake fluid? Brake fluid is hydrophilic and since water is slightly compressible, it causes issues if you get it into the system.

TheHondaBro > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 14:50

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And now you see why.

TheHondaBro > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 14:51

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Can’t stop.

Won’t stop.

Shoulda bought a Fit.

MLGCarGuy > E90M3 08/08/2016 at 14:59

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I don’t know. The car is 3 years old though.

MLGCarGuy > lone_liberal 08/08/2016 at 14:59

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Not yet. I’m confused because the car didn’t exhibit this issue after that one time.

MLGCarGuy > TheHondaBro 08/08/2016 at 15:00

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MSRP for a 2013 Fit that was about to be replaced is outrageous.

MultiplaOrgasms > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 15:00

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Japanese built quality.

MLGCarGuy > MultiplaOrgasms 08/08/2016 at 15:01

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This is the US spec car. It’s built in Mexico.

*insert Trump joke*

MultiplaOrgasms > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 15:07

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So? My 1st gen Note was built in France. #JDM

Rico > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 15:11

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To add driving excitement!

Probenja > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 15:24

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Air in the system? You could try to get the dealer to check the brake fluid. Usually there can be little pockets of air that can cause that.

Also speaking of Versa’s build quality I found once that the air recirculation trim piece was on the floor I asked my mom why and she said it just “fell out”. Other than that they are great little cars (so far).

and 100 more > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 15:32

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What year is your Versa? I’m assuming it has original brake fluid from the factory, yes?

Probably an air bubble or moisture that got into the lines. Maybe not a bad idea to get the brake fluid drained and replaced.

Alex B > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 15:38

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Spooky indeed. I think it’s a sign to ditch the Versa.

MLGCarGuy > and 100 more 08/08/2016 at 16:07

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Probably, it’s a 2014.

MLGCarGuy > Probenja 08/08/2016 at 16:09

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I’ll see when it goes in for service.

On the topic of build quality, the first time I opened up the hood, I found a loose piece of foam by the hinge. Had to force it back into place.

LOREM IPSUM > MLGCarGuy 08/08/2016 at 16:29

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Stuck caliper. Drive for a while at speed, like on the highway, the constant friction boils the brake fluid. Hit the pedal and it drops to the floor.

Probably a rear caliper if you haven’t noticed it pulling to one side or causing any vibrations in the steering wheel. Just a guess there though.

pjhusa > Alex B 08/08/2016 at 16:59

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And get

a Q2!

(Duh.)