I have not really noticed it going down much, i topped it off though. The brake pedal just got really mushy on my way home friday. Anything else I should check before I go blow $80 on a MC?

 

Could try bleeding the brakes..... but, if the fluid level didn't get to low, you may be buying into MORE trouble that way. (broken bleeders are a pain.) I would be real tempted to touch every single part of the brake system, and visually verify no leaks before blowing the money on the M/C. That would entail pulling the wheels and drums, and checking the wheel cylinders as well.

 

Alright are the front or rear cyclinders more prone to failing? Should I just check them all?

 

Calipers in front, and I have had them seize, but, I have never seen one start leaking. Wheel cylinders may weep a bit, so, fluid loss is minimal, but, profound affect on brake pedal..... Brake lines like to rust out too.......

If everything else looks good, M/C is all thats left. Check and see if you see any fluid running down from the brake booster. If you see it wet back where the m/c bolts to the booster, chances are good the m/c is toast. They are actually really easy to replace, and if you hold your face right, you don't even have to bleed the brakes.

 

Ill check all these tomorrow and pull the rear drums. Hopefully I can keep my face clear if I have to change it haha. Will update tomorrow, thanks again for all the help.

 

Turns out it was the master cylinder, I replaced it and the problem went away and I am good as new now. Minus the fact that I am going to have to do the drum brakes soon. Any advice?

 

Do one side at a time. So if something get's screwed up, you can use the other side for reference.

 

Appreciate it, do I need any specialty tools at all or should I be good without them?

 

A pair of brake spring pliers makes the job easier, and less hazardous to your knuckles.