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Have a low mushy pedal

Tiny
EARLWEINER
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  • 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 2.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 40,000 MILES
I replaced the rear calipers, pads and rotors. The drivers side bled great. The passenger side did not get any fluid to come out. I still have a low mushy pedal. Please advise
Sunday, August 9th, 2015 AT 12:07 PM

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Tiny
ED-WEEZY21
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It sounds like you either still have air in the line or you have a defective master cylinder. I would go around to all of the bleeder screws and make sure you have all the air out. Have someone pump the brake pedal about 5 times, hold the brake pedal, then crack the bleeder open on the caliper, close the bleeder screw, and repeat process until you have a steady stream coming out. Usually 3-5 times per caliper. If this doesn't work, you may have a bad seal inside the master cylinder preventing the pressure to build up and be pushed down the brake lines. Here is a video and guide below to help you bleed the brake system correctly.

https://youtu.be/w7gUsj2us0U

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

and

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Sunday, August 9th, 2015 AT 5:38 PM
Tiny
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Thank you I will replace the master cylinder. The other bleeding steps have been performed.
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Monday, August 10th, 2015 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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If I replace the master cylinder. How do I bleed the brakes with ABS.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 AT 6:31 AM
Tiny
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No problem. The process doesn't change for bleeding the brakes due to ABS. The fluid should still be forced through the ABS module, into the brake lines, to the brake calipers.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 AT 7:02 PM

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