soooo whats up with my brakes?

[My President is Black]

well the other day i was driving around and i hit my brakes for a speed bump and like im not sure how to describe it but i hit my brakes and the pedal went a lot farther then it should like i had to push it down a lot farther then usual and the brake light came on and ever since then i have to push the brake pedal down twice as far to brake it still brakes fine just different and i was wondering if anyone would have any idea on what that is or means lol. i know my descriptions for crap but its the best i could do, thanks.

[lino]

Check your brake fuild level first. See if you've lost some fluid.

How old are you brake rotors and brake pads?

If you pump your brake pedal does it build up pressure and get firmer with less travel?

[qship96]

May have blown a rubber brake line.....look for wetness on all 4 lines behind the wheels

[maxnix]

i know my descriptions for crap but its the best i could do, thanks.

Without a maintenance history, any are. Standard practive to replace all fluids and filters of unknown provenance. What was revealed by the Senior Infiniti Tehcnician's pre-purcahse inspection? By the Infiniti Dealer performed service history which you obtained prior to the inspection?

These two reports will indicate where you need to start your maintenance triage efforts.

[My President is Black]

Without a maintenance history, any are. Standard practive to replace all fluids and filters of unknown provenance. What was revealed by the Senior Infiniti Tehcnician's pre-purcahse inspection? By the Infiniti Dealer performed service history which you obtained prior to the inspection?

These two reports will indicate where you need to start your maintenance triage efforts.

i bought it off craigslist i didn't have any inspection like that.

but i was just working on my car and came to the conclusion that i blew a brake line so tomorrow im gonna jack it up and get a closer look and order a stainless steel replacement.

with that note does anyone know how difficult it is to change out your brake lines?

[Warped161]

rubber lines or metal? the rubber lines are real easy to change but now you have to bleed the system after install. at least the end of the system the break occurred on. i.e. if you blew a rear line bleed both real calipers. Get braided lines and they will outlast your car as well as give a firmer pedal.

[My President is Black]

ok well here's a question

i know i blew a brake line,

and i happen to have an extra s13 steel brake line lying around.

would that fit into my q?

[maxnix]

So you're willing to trust your life to a part for another car that's been lying around for some time? So glad you are not in Texas!

Nothing on Craigslist prevents you from obtaining the Infiniti Dealer performed service history or having a Senior Infiniti Tehcnician inspect it.

But if you had red the sticky about how to buy a Q45, you would know that.

[My President is Black]

actually its brand new in the bag still i only got like a month ago,

and it seems to be the same exact line with the same attachments thats why i was wondering.

but i somehow misinterpreted what you were saying i did get the maintenance history and i did read the how to buy a q45 thread and i had an tech inspect it.