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Can not get brake pedal to not go directly to floor

Tiny
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  • 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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I just replaced both rear calipers, bleed the lines, but can not get brake pedal to not go directly to floor. After replacing the first caliper I was able to regain brake pressure. I have not replaced the emergency brake cables yet.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 AT 4:28 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The brake pedal can go to the floor due to a leak in the system, as well as air in the brake line, low on fluid or a bad master cylinder.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

VW does recommend that the calipers get pre-bled.

I have attached the factory recommended brake bleeding procedure below. Take a look at it just in case you might have missed a step.

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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