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Sinking brakes

Tiny
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  • 2008 DODGE CARAVAN
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Brake pedals go to floor. Changed master cylinder, flushed lines, still sinking.
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 4:11 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening.

It sounds like you have air in the lines. Have you bled the lines of all air?

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

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

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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
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My husband thought he did good job bleeding. I guess we are going to take to be bled for $99.00. Thanks so much for taking time to answer.
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Tiny
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You can rent a pressure bleeder and do it yourself. Parts stores rent them to you.

Roy
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Tiny
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Thanks so much, will look into.
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Keep us updated. Have a safe holiday.
Roy
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