Brake pedal goes goes to floor

2005 TOYOTA ECHO
400,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KAYLEA MACCALLUM
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After changing the brake pads on my car the brake pedal goes really low and there is little to no brakes! Bled the brakes multiple times and seems to be no air but still the pedal goes down very low. Can anyone help?
Jun 9, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You had to press the pistons into the caliper housings to make room for the new, thicker brake pads, then, once everything was reassembled, you had to pump the brake pedal to run those pistons back out to adjust them. At any time did you push the brake pedal all the way to the floor?

Did you open the hydraulic system anywhere that would let air get into it?

Did you replace the calipers or do anything else that might have let the brake fluid reservoir run empty? If you did, does the car have anti-lock brakes?
Jun 9, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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