Brakes

1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE
135,000 MILES
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SEAN03
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I replaced my 2 rear wheel cylinders and I replaced my left front caliper because the bleeder screw broke. I bleed the brakes and everything was nice and tight. Now when I start the car the pedal goes to the floor. I called advanced and autozone and they said I have air in the lines or I have a leak. I checked for leaks nothing. I called napa and he said it is either the master cylinder the brake booster or the abs pump. With the car off when I pump the brakes it goes to the floor and does not build up pressure. Any suggestions. Thanks.
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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If sure all air bleed out then seems master cylinder is faulty
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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SEAN03
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That's what I thought how would I know if the booster is broke
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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pedal would be VERY hard
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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SEAN03
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Oh oksorry one more question. Could the brake booster check valve be bad. It has never been changed before. Thanks.
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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Then you would hear hissing and engine would die at idle
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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SEAN03
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No it is the master cylinder then thanks for clarifying this up for me.
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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Try bleeding at master see if you get pedal and rear shose need to slightyl drag as drum is turned
Jun 7, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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SEAN03
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I found out that the brake fluid cap the little rubber piece under the cap fell into it. I washed the inside of the master cylinder out. Is it still safe to use once the water dries up on the inside. Thanks
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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Tes dry it real good
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:26 PM