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Brake pedal goes to the floor , replaced master cyclinder , replaced front pads , adjusted rear brakes , bleeded all the lines , still the same .

  • Anonymous Dec 08, 2012

    I just had this happen to me on my 2002 Chevy Tracker out of nowhere my pedal went to the floor, Just brought it in to the garage and put in a brand new master cylinder but it still seem slike the brake pedal is travelling further than it did before??? PLEASE HELP!!!

  • Anonymous Mar 30, 2014

    tried bleeding but not sure it worked

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Hello! If you are not losing brake fluid (tank remains full after pumping the pedal; The master cylinder needs to be bled...You can purchase a bleeding kit at any auto-parts store...It's very inexpensive, about $5...Two plastic tubes are connected to the brake lines(front reservoir & rear) with their ends in each tank...Pump until all air is removed...Guru...Saailer

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You need to check and see if these have a brake pedal adjustment on them i think they do where you control pedal can up/down for comfort of the driver go to autozone they can tell you for sure

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