the pedal goes to the floor, the car stops but I have to pump the pedal

2002 HONDA CIVIC
85,000 MILES
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I had rotors, pads, and calipers replaced. System was bled. Now the pedal goes to the floor. The car stops but I have to pump the pedal a few times. The master cylinder was replaced. Still same problem. He wants to replace the booster next. I think the problem miight be in the abs system. So far it has cost me a lot of money. I have a civic manual but it is hard to understand. I read on the internet the problem could be the abs master pump. Could you help me out?
Nov 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, seems like a fault with the ABS and don't replace the booster, it has nothing to do with such symptoms. This car need to have a scanner attached and the ABS control valves opened during the brake bleed this is where the air is trapped. This guide should help us

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Mar 16, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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My buddy had this scanner so I tried what was suggested and it worked! thank you.
Mar 16, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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