Brakes go to floor

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
146,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RETY2K
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I put new calipers and lining on rear bleed lines but pedal went to floor
I see no leaks fluid full but no pedal. It stops truck but seems soft pedal.
Jun 3, 2022 at 5:23 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

Did you use the ABS brake bleeding when you performed the bleeding?
These ABS systems require different procedures in order to bleed properly and have the proper brake pedal pressure.

Here is a helpful video on ABS brake bleeding:

https://youtu.be/nQRnKyVyMuQ

I have attached the procedure below.

Let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Jun 3, 2022 at 7:43 PM
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RETY2K
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Had the ABS bled, but the pedal went to the floor. no leaks. what the next move?
Jun 6, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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SQM
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If you bled the ABS system with the scan tool but still getting soft pedal, then master cylinder or the ABS module could be the culprit.
Did you have soft pedal before replacing the caliper and lines?
Jun 6, 2022 at 11:49 PM
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RETY2K
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No, discovered caliper bad when changing rear brake pads. Put new calipers rear brake pads
Blead all 4 wheels pedal went to floor. I put a new master cylinder on today but still pedal goes to floor after bleeding all 4 wheels. I am thinking of replacing the brake booster tomorrow.
Any ideas what’s wrong?
Jun 7, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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SQM
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The only other component that is left would be the Hydraulic module. But it does not explain why this would happen after the replacement of the components. You are not losing any fluid are you?
Jun 9, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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RETY2K
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AC Delco calls the "Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump 89058946 GM for 2003 and 2004 this part seems to be what I need to replace. Any help to find a used one would be great. thanks
Jun 10, 2022 at 2:11 PM
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Unfortunately, we don't have any affiliation with any parts suppliers.
But check out this listing on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185460096795?hash=item2b2e487f1b:g:NcwAAOSwFmZgx6Ha
Jun 10, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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