Ford Ranger 1994 breaking system just stopped working. No tension on pedal and on checking no brake fluid.

I would check the brake light switch that is located on the top of the brake pedal. While the brakes would work, the brake lights wouldn't.

If there is no leaking brake fluid then more than likley your brake master cylinder has failed.

clogged brake line @ master cylinder or bad master cylinder, when holding pressure on pedal does the pedal leak down? if so bad master cylinder. hope this helps!!!

is the break pedal soft or spongy is so check the level if low then check the lines and wheel cylinders for leaks if no leaks and good brakes and if the truck has anti-lock breaks it is more likly to be a abs sensor but also if no leaks and soft pedal could also be the master cylinder. if hard pedal then check the lines on the booster but that does not make the light come on. hope this helps

you need to check the fluid level in the hydraulic clutch master cylinder under the hood,it is probably low or the slave cylinder in the bell housing that pushes the throw out bearing in is leaking.

There are two types of clutch actuators. (Mechanical & Hydtraulic)
A. For mechanical type,- Check the clutch cable as
this could be cut from wear and tear. This is easy
to replace. You can find this connected to the
pedal and the clutch lever near the transmission.
B.For hydraulic operated - Check the level of the
hydraulic oil at the cylinder of the hydraulic
actuator under the hood. This actuator is
directly connected to the pushrod driven by the
pedal. If the actuator is leaking, you have buy
a repair kit (Hyraulic clutch repair kit for Ford
Ranger 1994 MOdel.) These items must be
repaired to activate your pedal.

replace your brake light switch and it will all work

it might be your master cylinder..."my brakes go out" is not the best description. if the pedal feels very soft, or goes all the way to the floor, then its probably the master cylinder. also, if you just had break work done, then its possible that not all the air go blead out of the system. if the breaks are hard to push, then your break booster may have a leak..

cheers

your brakelight switch it is way up under the dash it's button makes contact with the brake pedal arm

no it doesn't come filled basically you bleed it like a brake system. Fill the master cylinder and pump the clutch, there is a bleeder on the slave cylinder