Brake problem

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TOM J NICK
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  • 1999 SATURN SW2
  • 130,000 MILES
I have changed all wheel cylinders and master cylinder and still have a soft pedal. When I go to brake our booster is good. What is next to look at? No ABS on this vehicle front disc where drum.
Monday, January 22nd, 2018 AT 12:44 PM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Are the rear brake shoes adjusted properly? That is very important on that car or you will have a soft or very low pedal. If you just replaced the rear brake shoes but did not adjust them then that is your problem.
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Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 AT 9:01 AM
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TOM J NICK
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Brake shoes are adjusted.
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Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 AT 10:54 AM
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STEVE W.
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If the shoes are adjusted properly and the pads are good and the calipers are sliding properly I would say you need to bleed the system again. I would start by bleeding the master cylinder itself. To do that you crack the hoses loose at the master cylinder starting with the left front (blue) Let it flow a bit then gently push the pedal about 1/2 way. Once you're sure there is no air do the same with the right front (red). During the bleeding process do NOT push the pedal all the way down. Doing that can damage the seals because of dirt/rust in areas of the bore the piston doesn't normally reach and can give you a falling pedal or poor brakes.

Now once you have those two bled, bleed the front two calipers, then the rear wheel cylinders. If you still have a soft pedal watch the flexible brake lines as you step on the brakes, be sure one (or more) are not swelling up with brake pressure.
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Thursday, January 25th, 2018 AT 5:39 PM

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