spongy pedal that goes to the floor

2001 GMC SIERRA
200,000 MILES • 6.6L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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had to replace a brake line past the ABS module and now I have rear brakes but no front brakes and a spongy pedal that goes to the floor. who ever had the truck last let the reservoir run dry. I bled the master cylinder and still the same results. so how can I manually bleed the ABS module or pump? It is located under the driver side drive and passenger door on the frame. how can I bleed it manually without a scanner or computer? please help thank you greatly.
Oct 8, 2017 at 9:23 PM
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It sounds like the master cylinder needs to be replaced because it is bypassing internally.

Here is a guide to help you get the job done:

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

and

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

If none of these works then a computer will be needed to open the valves of the ABS system.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 14, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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