my brakes goes all the way down and in order to stop, u have to pump the brakes, what could cause that?

2008 FORD FUSION
75,000 MILES
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STEFFSTEFF
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HAD MASTERCYLINDER REPLACED, BRAKELINES CHECKED FOR LEAKS, NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AND I HAVE AN ABS SYSTEM
Oct 5, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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HMAC300
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try having them power bled, sounds like air in system or brakes are worn out.
Oct 5, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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I took my car to the dealer and they said my hydralic pump went out. Since then i have read some complaints about the '08 fusion brake problems. I am wondering if there is a possibility of this being a recurring problem after this is fixed or a problem with the brake system?
Oct 8, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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HMAC300
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no if it was problem about it normally it is fixed. you might call for d and see if they have a campaign with it to get it partially paid for at dealer. or if you bought the extended warranty it may stil be covered under that.
Oct 8, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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Thank you so much for your help, one more question please. Does the 08 Fusion have a hydraulic pump or is it just a brake line?
Oct 8, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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HMAC300
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the pump is in the abs unit
Oct 8, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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Thank you sooooo very much for all of your help, yuo have really put my mind at ease.
Oct 8, 2012 at 8:44 PM