soft brake pedal

2009 TOYOTA MATRIX
56,000 MILES
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GLENN PITTMAN
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sometimes in stop & go traffic after repeated stops,brake pedal almost goes to floor.brake pads were worn down & rotors needed turned,but replaced w/ new ones. did not make any difference.this past weekend took for test drive after repeated stops was ok until came into driveway w/ very low pedal. had local Toyota dealer look at car ,their opinion was everything was in good condition & working fine & charged me for it
May 23, 2013 at 5:28 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Symptom indicates a failing master cylinder.

Start engine and with foot lightly depressing the brake pedal, hold for a few seconds and if pedal begins to sink, that would indicate a failing masrter cylinder.
May 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM