Pedal goes to floor brake light on?

Tiny
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I am an 18 wheeler mechanic so my knowledge of hydraulic brakes is slim. Just changed front and rear brakes. When I changed the front left brake fluid overflowed from the reservoir when I compressed the caliper but only on that wheel. After replacing all the brakes I went to test drive but brake light was on and pedal goes to the floor. I tried engine off and pump the brakes hard then start engine but still did not help much at all. When I unplugged the sensor in the proportioning valve the light goes off. I read somewhere I need to reset the valve but unsure how. Main question, should I try and reset the valve or is my problem else where? Also I did not bleed the brakes.
Saturday, March 30th, 2019 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

This sounds like the seals failed in the master cylinder. I would get a replacement master cylinder, bench bleed it and install. I would suspect there is air in the lines. These guides can help you fix it.

https://youtu.be/w7gUsj2us0U

and

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back. Roy
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 9:24 AM
Tiny
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Would this be why so much fluid leaked back out when compressing the calipers?
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 9:24 AM
Tiny
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When you pushed back the calipers, the fluid went back up into the master cylinder and forced its way out of the cap. That is normal.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 9:24 AM

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