Brake failure

DIVA'S MOM

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DODGE DURANGO

I had my '03 Dodge Durango's master cylinder replaced, after this my mileage went from 16mpg to 5mpg. Felt like the brakes were hanging up. Brought it back to the dealership and supposedily repaired the problem. Went to stop at a stop light and brakes went to the floor, and I hit the rear of a car going in the opposite direction. I feel that the dealership is responsible for this. My attorney has informed me that their insurance company does not understand that the brakes may not have been bled properly. Can you explain what happens if the brakes are not bleed properly?

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 9:50 AM

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JUNKYMAGI

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Brake fluid does not compress, that's why it's used. Air does compress, a LOT. When replacing the master cylinder, a large amount of air will enter the brake lines and they must be completely bled to make sure it's out of the system.

Otherwise, when you hit the brakes, the master cylinder pumped fluid into the lines, which compresses the air and nothing much happens at the wheels.

Making you go BAM into whatever is in front of you. The dealership is directly responsible for the accident.

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Monday, June 4th, 2007 AT 5:20 AM