I have good brakes it stops good but the brake pedal is about two inches of the floor when I press it down

JOE1953

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2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
4.8L
V8
184,000 MILES

I replace the two brakes caliper on the rear and I bled the two calipers. I have good brakes it stop good, but the brake pedal is about two inches of the floor when I press it down. What height the brake pedal should be when press it down?

Friday, September 16th, 2016 AT 11:44 PM

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If the pads were not replaced that is not too bad. Check fluid level in master new pads in front especially will make it go higher.

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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 10:17 AM

JOE1953

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The front pads was replace July 23, 2016 and the rear pads was replace about a week later. The the brake fluid is at the maximum level.

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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 10:45 AM

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Then you may still have air in ABS unit try a power bleeder If they do not come up then a mechanic will have to use a scanner to bleed so he can open the valves on ABS. It can take up to three quarts to get air out.

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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 12:54 PM

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How do I use a power bleeder? What do I connect it to? Is the power bleeder a hand pump? Are you saying it takes three quarts of brake fluid?

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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 8:05 PM

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The power bleeder is either powered by air or some have a pump you fill it with fluid put air in it either by hand or air tank, install on master cylinder then bleed brakes.