2002 Nissan Altima Loss of brakes on start-up in cold weath

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
71,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN PINTO
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First start-up in frigid temps I put my foot on brake pedal and put it in gear pedal is high and have to apply extreme pressure to stop the car, 30 seconds later booster kicks in pedal travels to normal and brakes grab
Dec 24, 2008 at 11:53 AM
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ZACKMAN
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You have water and contaminants in the brake line. Bleed the brake system, it should eliminate the problem.
Dec 25, 2008 at 7:38 PM