Bled the brakes but no brake pedal?

Tiny
RAC0316
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET 1500
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 225,000 MILES
Replaced pads, rotors, calipers and bled the brakes but no brake pedal.
Friday, July 10th, 2020 AT 2:51 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The brake master cylinder isn't too hard to replace. It will require a few different steps, but nothing too hard.

To get you started, here is a link that explains how one is replaced in general. You can use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

Next, here is a video showing how to bench bleed a new master cylinder. You will need to do this before installing it.

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg

Now, if you look at the attachments below, I included the directions specific to your vehicle for bench bleeding and removal and replacement. The pics correlate with the directions.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below
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