Brake pedal travel

Tiny
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
My car seems to have no brake pedal travel. The car stops but the pedal always seems to be at the end of the travel. Fluid level is normal, no leaks, no lights on dash.
Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 6:03 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Do you mean the pedal is very high or you have to push it all the way down? The question is confusing.

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

Roy
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Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
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The pedal is not high, it is like it is pushed down all the time and to stop the car it seems like it is all the way down and you just push hard on the pedal.
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Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 7:34 AM
Tiny
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Okay, got it thanks.

First, I would check the rod under the brake pedal to be sure it is not sticking and allowing the brake pedal to return.

Then, we look at the booster. does it have vacuum to the booster with the engine running? if it does not, check the hose back to the manifold for being broken or not connected.. if it does, then it could be a bad booster.

Next is the master cylinder. is the fluid level correct and no visible leaks in the system? this sounds more like your issue. it could be bad seals inside the cylinder not holding pressure when you push the pedal.

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

when was the last time you changed the brake fluid? it should be done every 50,000 miles.

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

Roy
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Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 7:41 AM

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