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Brake pedal on my 98 chevy s10 is soft

My brake pedal on my 98 chevy s10 is soft and goes all the way to the floor. I have replaced the brakes more than a few weeks ago and all of a sudden they went soft so I bleeded them but still no luck. What else can I do?

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  • Anonymous Apr 14, 2010

    Well I did add new brake fluid when I was bleeding brakes but it's worth a try. How should I flush the brake fluid out so that I can put fresh fluid in.

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    Hannah Schroeder Nov 28, 2017

    It's strange that your brakes went soft so quickly after replacing them. I bought a new Kia Optima about six months ago, and already it's having problem decelerating. I don't know what you'll do, but I'm going to take my Kia to a auto service that specializes in brake repairs. http://www.peninsuladiesel.com.au/Truck-...

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brakes are soft peddle goes to the floor tried to bleed but no brake fluid will come please help

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Maybe your brake liquid is too old or no more good

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