Brakes

2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
263,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PSLATER0619
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I am having an issue with losing brake pressure when trying to stop, brake pedal goes to floor. I have brake pressure before starting van and in park. Does not lose pressure until in gear.
May 23, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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HMAC300
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first check to see if fluid is full in master, then if recent repair work was done on brakes have a mechanic use his scanner to open valves on ABS unit and bleed the system. Most likely it has air in it. I am assuming that there are no leaks in lines and brakes are in good working order.
Mar 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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PSLATER0619
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No work has been done as of yet on the van. I noticed the problem last week, would lose pressure and pedal would go to floor. Pumped brakes a few times and pressure came back. That happen about three different times. When I went to leave my driveway yesterday had pressure in brakes until I put van in gear and went to stop, then brakes went to floor with no resistances. I am strongly leaning towards master cylinder.
Mar 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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HMAC300
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yes, it probably is the master has gone bad especially since you say it pumped up then went to floor.
Mar 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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PSLATER0619
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Will keep you posted, son went to get new master cylinder and is going to be installing it soon.
Mar 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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PSLATER0619
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It was definitely master cylinder, awesome pressure now.
Mar 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi PSLATER0619,

Glad to hear you were able to fix your brake problem. thank you for visiting 2CarPros please tell your friends.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Mar 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM