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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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My brake pedel is going to the floor I can pump it up but it will go to the floor went you hold your foot on it and the brake light comes on.The master cylinder is full and no sign of a leak anywere checked entire car pulled hose off booster seemed to have a little vacuum.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Check the master cylinder and each of the calipers. You're getting air into the system.

Have you checked the run out on each wheel?

Boosters seldom fail. It's less likely to be your problem.

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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Good point , I'd check the above and make sure nothing is leaking if there's no leaks you probably need a master cyl. Ron
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Originally Posted by Ron Rail
you probably need a master cyl.
When the pedal slowly goes down like that, and no leak is present, its usually the master cylinder.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Thanks for the advice I went around and tightened everything and bled the brakes again and they are much better now.

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Good job , just keep an eye on your brake fluid for a few days , Ron
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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if they pump up ok, and then it slowly drops to the floor, it is the MC. be carefull, i bet it is not really fixed.
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