Brakes feel mushy

1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
300,000 MILES • 5.7L
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RONNIEFRANKIN
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My brakes when I apply them, it is like stepping on a bowl of mashed potatoes. It will stop but it makes me feel very unsafe. I replaced the brake lines on the front wheels two years ago and made a world of difference. Do you think it is the lines, pads, or booster? Your help is greatly appreciated
Nov 26, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,


It sounds like you may either have air in the system from a leak or a bad master cylinder.

Did you check the brake fluid level?

Roy

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder
Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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