My brake pedal goes to the floor after I replaced the master cylinder and ABS pump

125,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOUGCARPENTER1270
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My brake pedal goes to the floor after I replaced the master cylinder and ABS pump. It's getting stiffer somewhat but still goes to the floor. Could the master cylinder be bad too, or could the brake booster be bad? I did not notice any leaks.
Feb 16, 2020 at 4:54 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Here is a guide that will help with this issue. You will see here that this is due to air in the lines or a leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

So, the fact that you just replaced these two components, we need to ensure you bench bled the master before you put it on because you may not be able to get the air out if you don't bench bleed it.

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

If you did and you replaced the ABS as well, then you need to perform the bleed procedure on this as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-abs-controller

I am attaching the info below but when you are bleeding the brakes after this replacement, you need to make sure the metering rod is depressed in order to bleed it properly.

Please run through this and let us know what you find. Thanks
Oct 3, 2021 at 7:18 AM
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