Brake pedal is first normal and then goes lower, upon braking.
Jun 26, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Brake pedal erratic
2008 DODGE CARAVAN
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.
Based on your description, it sounds like the master cylinder is failing. There are plungers which force brake fluid through the system when you apply the brakes. They should not allow fluid to bypass them. However, when they get older, often times that is what happens. If you press the brake and hold pressure on it and it slowly goes to the floor, the master cylinder needs replaced.
Here are a couple links you may find interesting:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor
If you determine the master cylinder is bad, here are general directions for replacing one:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder
Let me know if this helps or if I misinterpreted what you meant. Or if you have any other questions, please feel free the ask.
Take care,
Joe
Based on your description, it sounds like the master cylinder is failing. There are plungers which force brake fluid through the system when you apply the brakes. They should not allow fluid to bypass them. However, when they get older, often times that is what happens. If you press the brake and hold pressure on it and it slowly goes to the floor, the master cylinder needs replaced.
Here are a couple links you may find interesting:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor
If you determine the master cylinder is bad, here are general directions for replacing one:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder
Let me know if this helps or if I misinterpreted what you meant. Or if you have any other questions, please feel free the ask.
Take care,
Joe
Feb 21, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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