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 fbi1930 |
Category: Automotive Posted: 2008-02-20
Status: Open / fbi1930
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Location: Moreno Valley, cALIFORNIA
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2001 dodge ram 1500 (4x4) 5.2 - Issue with Brake pedal is some times spongy and go's to the floor. (have to place lots of Pressure to get vehicle to stop with pedal all the way to the floor ) No visual leeks ~ Also ABS and Break light coming on trucks dash. Break pads in good shape. I have bleed the lines but still no luck. What could issue be ? any suggestions to start ? Master Cylinder? / Clabber ? please advise |
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montess72 |
Posted: 2008-03-14 16:50:49 |
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Location: Lodi, New Jersey
Answers Given: 18
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This appears to be an internal Master Cylinder Leakage,causing the system to not apply pressure to the wheel cylinders and/or the front calipers.Try replacing your Master Cylinder and rebleeding your brakes!
Anthony Cindrich
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Midday |
Posted: 2008-03-16 01:12:36 |
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Location: Avon, Connecticut
Answers Given: 5
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The intermittant sponginess of the brakes indicates a malfunctioning master brake cylinder. Hopefully no contaniment was used to partially top off the brake fluid level such as power steering fluid or motor oil.
At any rate, you're an accident waiting to happen (when you least expect it ...) and since life and limb are at stake (yours and others), it's best to take the high road to your nearest mechanic, especially since it appears that you've done all you can with monitoring and adjusting for this dilemma. Drive slow to safely get there and downshift when stopping. I hope your emergency brake works in a tight situation.
M. R. Lawrence, Publisher, Midday
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