Soft pedal

Tiny
CINDY SPARKS
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 186,200 MILES
I have a soft brake pedal and I have replaced lines, master cylinder, booster and wheel cylinder.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 AT 11:59 AM

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Tiny
JIS001
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If you have ABS then you need an advance scanner to bleed air out the ABS hydraulic pump. If you do not have access to a scanner then try to rent one from your parts store. You may need to take it in to a shop to have t hat procedure done?
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 5:29 PM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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You have to understand that GM vehicle will always have a soft pedal when the engine is running but you will find that the vehicle stops well before applying that much pressure. You should have a high and hard pedal with the engine off.

If there is actually a problem stopping the car with a low pedal, then bleeding with a scan tool would be suggested.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 5:29 PM

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