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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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The brake pedal goes almost to the floor under hard braking. I have new master cylinder, new pads front and rear, and rotors were turned.
would appreciate any suggestions.
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 01:16 AM
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Bleed the fluid with all the brake work?
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Sounds like air in the system. A good bleeding may be needed.
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Before doing anything else, check all your connections in the brake system to make sure something isn't loose sucking in air. IE: Hard lines that run to the rubber caliper lines, rubber caliper lines where they bolt to the caliper, make sure all the lines are snug on the ABS block (a 1/2" wrench is what you need IIRC), etc. Also check the vacuum hose coming off the booster to make sure it's secure and not leaking. If you've suddenly experienced a high idle when this problem began, it could be a vacuum issue with the booster.

If all that checks out, find a shop that can do a force bleed for you with a scanner. You don't necessarily have to go to a dealer for this as all of the newer Snap-on scanners can do this as well. Any reputable shop in your area should have the software to do it. The Snap-on Motus and Snap-on Verus can perform this procedure and these are not dealer exclusive scanners.

If there's a bubble in the ABS block you'll likely never get it out bleeding it the old school way. This frustration alone forced me to drop a boat load of money on a good scanner that can bleed the system for me. I got sick of bleeding gallons through brake systems when I can sit back and punch a few buttons on a scanner and let it do it for me while somebody runs around and operates the bleeders.
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Thanks for the info but the fluids were all changed and system flushed. I will try checking all the connections and maybe the vacuum booster check valve.
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