Brakes do not work after replacing inner and outer tie rod ends

1997 DODGE INTREPID
144,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARRY CLEMENTS
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My brakes worked just fine. today i replaced my inner and outer tie rod ends now my brakes do not work. there is no pedal play, yet no brakes either! can you help me?
Jan 26, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

No brakes could be a fluid leak from the repair, failed master cylinder or low fluid.

You need to check the system for leaks. Go over the work performed to see if there was something broken.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

Roy
Jan 26, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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BARRY CLEMENTS
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did not find any leaks.Master cylinder was fine when driven yesterday. not low on fluid. actually, it appears some fluid was forced back out of reservoir. Can this happen?
Jan 26, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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Did you remove the calipers during the repair? That would explain why the fluid was pushed back into the cylinder.

Roy
Jan 27, 2019 at 4:09 AM
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BARRY CLEMENTS
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i didnt reconnect pressure hose from m/c! all is good.thank you very much!
Jan 27, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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Your welcome.

Glad you got it fixed.

Always glad to help
Roy
Jan 27, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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BARRY CLEMENTS
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again.thank you.car was down 3 weeks.back on the road.good feeling.have a great day!
Jan 27, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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You as well.

Your welcome

Roy
Jan 27, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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