About 70 miles later my pedal goes to the floor?

1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE
250,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DUSTIN6030
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I have replaced my front brakes pads and rotors due to being worn. About 70 miles later my pedal goes to the floor. Pump the brakes does not build any pressure. There are no leaks the master cylinder is full. I put the car on a hoist and the passanger front wheel is the only one that works. Would this be the master cylinder?
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dustin
Jan 28, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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HMAC300
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sounds like it or air in system I'd go with master first. Here is a guide to help you replace the brake master cylinder

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

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Jan 29, 2015 at 6:14 AM
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Here is a video to help you bench bleed the master which needs to be done before installation.

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg?si=Ip7jaBmWqudoSYav

also, this guide may help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

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