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1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
119,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GMCFT
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We replaced front/rear brakes pads and resurfaced all rotors. We also bled the four brakes. The car has a soft pedal all the way to the floor and stops very slow. I can not do an emergency stop and the ABS will not activate. I do not have any warning lights on.

I discovered that the front right brake caliper piston seal is broken. I will be replacing this caliper. I also noticed some minor leakage at the brake booster/master cylinder mating surface lower edge. There is vacuum at the booster.

I doubt it, but could this possibly be what is causing the above problems?

I was a GM Project Manager, but now unemployed and doing odd jobs.
Jun 5, 2010 at 11:21 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi gmcft, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

. I also noticed some minor leakage at the brake booster/master cylinder mating surface lower edge

The brake master cylinder is leaking-replace it
Jun 6, 2010 at 12:58 AM
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