Brakes lose pressure

2005 DODGE DAKOTA
V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGAST71
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I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota. Sometimes the brakes lose pressure and go to the floor. The brakes & calipers were recently replaced. I bled and adjusted the brakes but it didn't help. What else could cause this?
Jul 25, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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KASEKENNY
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More than likely this is an issue with the master cylinder leaking internally.

Here are some guides that will help with this info as it provides step by step on how to test it and replace the master:

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

Below you will find the process from the manual on how to replace the master cylinder. Please let us know if you have questions and what you find. Thanks
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