1997 Chevy S-10 1997 chevy s-10 brakes

1997 CHEVROLET S-10
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 1997 chevy s-10 pickup 4x4 with ABS. I had to change a brake line that rusted through. After replacing the brake line, I bled all 4 brakes. The pedal felt good after bleeding, then I started the engine - the pedal went to the floor. I then bled the master cylinder and rebled all 4 brakes and again the pedal felt good. When I started the engine, the pedal whnt to the floor.
I have done many brake jobs in the past 30 years but never come accross anything like this. Please help!
Jul 31, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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normally when a brake line rusts through it will ruin the master cylinder, have seen it time and time again. replace the master cylinder to fix this issue.
Jul 31, 2010 at 1:54 PM
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