brakes not working

2004 DODGE INTREPID
134,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE74
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2004 dodge intrepid, The brakes do not work. i can here air from around the pedal when depresed. I cant find any leaks from brake lines. i can also here the air under the hood but cannot isolate it. any ideas?
Mar 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Pedal hard? goes to floor? pads good? brake warning light?
Mar 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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MIKE74
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pedal goes to the floor. Pads are new two months ago, no warning lights. Just happened today. We had alot of rain the past two days and freezing temps at night. Brake Booster?
Mar 8, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Think master clinder failure try this engine off pump pedal 4 times keep foot on pedal start engine does pedal move down? if yes booster good
Mar 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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MIKE74
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Did the the test and the pedal stay to the floor.
Mar 8, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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master faulty
Mar 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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