Brakes

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KIA

I have a 2002 Kia Spectra. I was recently in an accident and slammed on my breaks before a front bumber colision.(Very minimal damage). Anyway, my breaks now feel like they are not working properly as they did. It feels like I have to push the breaks more than half way to feel like they are working, and it has to go all the way down to the floor to get the full breaking capacity. I checked the break pads, they are fine. I blead the lines, they are fine. What else can I do?

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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ADJUSTMENTS
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
SPECIFICATION
Verify that distance from the center of the pedal to the engine compartment bulkhead is as specified.
Specification: 7.60-7.72 in (193-196 mm)
ADJUSTMENT
Disconnect brake pedal switch connector.
Loosen locknut B and rotate switch A until it does not contact pedal.
Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to adjust height of the brake pedal. If necessary, further rotate switch A to prevent it from contacting pedal.
Rotate brake pedal switch A in until plunger is completely compressed, then rotate it out about 1/2 turn. Tighten locknuts B and D.
Reconnect brake pedal switch connector.
Verify operation of stoplights.