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Brake pedal goes to the floor

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 101,700 MILES
I changed my brake pads tonight and when I depressed the cylinder to allow the new pads to fit over the rotor I forced brake fluid from the reservoir. I have anti-lock brakes and think that when I forced that fluid out I messed the system up because now I can push the pedal to the floor every time I use the brakes. I have braking ability but it's not what I know it should be. Can you tell me how to reset the anti-lock brake system?
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 10:25 PM

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Tiny
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You will need to bleed your brake while using a scan tool to open the ABS valves in the control unit. Here is a guide to help you when the scanner is connected.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 6:27 PM
Tiny
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That did the trick thanks for the free advice I love this site.
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 6:27 PM
Tiny
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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