Brakes not working?

First lesson - the internet is an amazing tool. If you don't know something, google it first, and then ask here after and we will point you in the right direction. The master cylinder is bolted to the back wall (firewall) of the engine compartment directly in front of the driver, you access it by opening the hood. It has a reservoir for brake fluid, and a piston (which you cannot see). When you step on the brake pedal you push on the piston which, in turn, pushes brake fluid into the brakes to actuate them. You need to open the master cylinder lid and see if the reservoir is full.

I would suggest you go to sears or someplace like that and buy yourself a starter tool kit.

Check this out, I found it in 30 seconds on the internet. Be a problem solver and you will find success!

http://www.carparts.com/brakes.htm