# Front brakes not working

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-brakes-not-working/16650>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [July 21, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-brakes-not-working/16650 "2019-07-21T21:54:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 21, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-brakes-not-working/16650/1 "2019-07-21T21:54:34Z")

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Got my 2012 Gem E6 about a month ago and just now finding out about some issues with it.

I was replacing the half shaft and noticed the front brake rotors we’re a little rusted and sure enough - they aren’t activating. Rears work fine. Any tips on how to diagnose? Should I try and bleed the brakes? I can’t even find a replacement master cylinder.

Also noticed the bushings are bad on the shocks and boy they aren’t cheap!