2001 Volkswagen Jetta No Brakes

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
133,430 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHERROD103
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I changed my rear pads, and didn't have a specialty tool to reset the piston, but I did get it back. I let all the fluid run out from both calipers when i did it. I finally got everything back together, added new brake fluid and pumped the brakes, but their still not working. I can put the car in drive n hit he brakes and nothing. What did I do ever so wrong. I've been pumping and watcihng the brake fluid level, but nothing. The pedal tighten with the car off, but soon as I start it, it goes all the way to the floor.
Jul 25, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try bleeding the brakes and see what happens
Jul 25, 2010 at 11:17 PM
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SHERROD103
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I've tried, I've pumped the brakes for hours and I'm still getting the same thing.. It's tightens when the car is off, but soon as I start it and start pumping the brakes I get nothing. The pedal continues to hit the floor everytime....
Jul 26, 2010 at 9:08 AM
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Sounds like the brake master cylinder is leaking internally
Jul 26, 2010 at 1:52 PM