Brake failure and brake pedal went to the floor

2000 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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KEVIN SMALLWOOD
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My brakes were fine earlier today when I came home and parked. I started it tonight and I was making a 3-point turn. The pedal went to the floor with complete failure. I pulled it back into place by hand and now it seems frozen there.
Jun 7, 2022 at 4:42 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

The brake pedal can go to the floor due to a few different reasons.
It could be due to a leak, air trapped in the brake lines, faulty master cylinder. It can also happen due to low brake fluid.
First make sure you have enough brake fluid, then look for any leaks. Check the hoses.

A good step would be to look into the typical possibilities.
Take a look at this guide, it covers the basics of what to look for:

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

Let me know what you find or if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Jun 8, 2022 at 6:59 AM
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KEVIN SMALLWOOD
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Actually, it was the rod that goes from the pedal. It snapped completely. Talk about rare. I appreciate you taking the time to help.
Jun 13, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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SQM
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That is rare. I appreciate you letting me know.

Thank you for using 2CarPros.
Jun 13, 2022 at 12:56 PM
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