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1998 Chevy Lumina SOFT PEDAL

Tiny
LARRY WARD
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 158,000 MILES
I have a problem with a soft brake pedal. The pedal goes 1/2 way to the floor before engaging - it did not do this before the last brake job. I replaced the Rf caliper, pads and rotors both sides. Bled the front bleeders and had a soft pedal. I then bled the rear lines in sequence and bled the anti lock brake bleeders. Getting fluid out of all bleeders. Still have a soft pedal. What can I do next?
If I have to replace the antilock assy can I replace it with a standard brake master cylinder from a salvage yard?
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Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 1:33 PM

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Tiny
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SPONGY OR SOFT BRAKE PEDAL Means there is air in the brake system either as a result of improper bleeding, fluid loss or a very low fluid level. The cure is to bleed the brakes using the sequence recommended for the specific vehicle. Another possible cause is a rubber brake hose that is "ballooning" when the brakes are applied.
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