1987 Honda Prelude master cylinder

1987 HONDA PRELUDE
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PGBATIO
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I've recently replaced the brake master cylinder and front calipers on this vehicle.the brake pedal went to the floor before replacing and fluid was coming from back of master. I changed the fluid and bleed all 4 calipers but the pedal still goes to the floor.Any ideas?
Sep 17, 2008 at 10:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You have 4 calipers meaning a 4 wheel disc brake system. Does it have a ABS system?

Did you bleed the master cylinder? before the rest
Sep 17, 2008 at 10:50 PM
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PGBATIO
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No it doesnt have abs.I opened loosened the two brake lines coming out of the master and had someone push down on thw brake and hold it while i tightened them back up.I did this about 5 times.
Sep 18, 2008 at 8:14 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If its not a disc on the back open it up and inspect for leaky wheel cylinders no leak check the M/C thoroughly hydraulic pressure comes from there before the wheels.
Sep 18, 2008 at 12:34 PM
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