I am still getting no resistance on the brake when driving

2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
114,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MIKE KRAMER
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Hello. I wore my right rear driver side break pad down so far that the caliper snapped. I replaced both rear brake pads, both calipers on each side, refilled the brake fluid because it leaked all out during the break, but I am still getting no resistance on the brake when driving. I pump it several times and it feels like it is working and then straight to the floor it goes with no resistance and I can just barely stop.
Nov 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Did you bleed the brake system after the repairs? Here is the procedure for doing it

Brake system, bleeding without pressure bleeder
- Build-up brake pressure in brake system by pumping brake pedal.
- Connect hose from bleeder bottle to brake bleeder valve at each wheel in turn (Bleeding sequence).
- Open bleeder valve.
- Hold brake pedal down, close bleed screw.

Note: The brake fluid level in the reservoir must not fall below the MIN mark during bleeding.

- Release brake pedal.
- Repeat operation until brake fluid flows without air bubbles.

Brake fluid, changing
Refer to Brake Fluid; Service and Repair.

Here is a link that shows how in general to bleed the system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

Here is a link that describes reasons a brake pedal goes to the floor.

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

Now, if you have done this and there is no air in the system, I suspect the master cylinder has failed.

Let me know if you bled the brakes as described above.

Take care,
Joe
Apr 23, 2021 at 12:35 PM