Brakes goes to floor, but car stops

1996 ACURA TL
134,000 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE HOWARD4
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Brakes goes to floor, but car stops and when pressed. the engine idles up and down.
Feb 23, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This sounds like you have a bad brake booster. When it leaks vacuum, the idle will change. It should never change.

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

Roy
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Apr 14, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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MIKE HOWARD4
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Thanks. forgot to mention that ABS light be on also
Apr 14, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, that is a separate issue. There is a fault code stored in the ABS module. I need that code to further help you. You can have it read for free at a parts store.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-warning-light-on-easy-repair-guide

You are welcome.

Roy
Apr 14, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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