1990 Volvo 240 Brakes not working

1990 VOLVO 240
127,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JLR240DL
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I replaced the calipers, rotars, and the brake pads, but they don't work at all. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor, without any response. I checked for leaks, but there are none. What could be the problem?
Sep 4, 2008 at 10:01 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Did brakes work before repair? If so did you bleed air out of system?
If no brakes before repair then master cylinder is the culprit.
Sep 5, 2008 at 12:12 PM
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JLR240DL
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The brakes worked before i replaced the calipers, etc. sounds like I need to bleed my lines then. how should i go about doing that?
Sep 5, 2008 at 2:29 PM
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Go to the site menu and click on How to Repair or Service. Then click on #16 how to bleed brakes. Then click on video of how to bleed.
Sep 5, 2008 at 2:42 PM