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TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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CALEB82
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I have a 200 tacoma prerunner. when brakes are applied, the pedal travels almost to the floor before the truck stops. pads and shoes are new. fluid is full. Help! :?:
Feb 1, 2006 at 3:29 PM
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CHEVY350GUY
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bleed the system. are there a ny lights on?
Feb 2, 2006 at 11:05 AM
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CALEB82
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No lights on
Feb 2, 2006 at 4:01 PM
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CHEVY350GUY
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bleed the system. if there is air in it the peddel will have excessive travel.
Feb 3, 2006 at 3:54 AM
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Bleed the brake system to remove air, which can cause excessive pedal travel even with full fluid and new pads and shoes.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Tacoma Prerunner reported that the brake pedal travels nearly to the floor before the truck stops, despite new pads and shoes and a full fluid level. No warning lights were present. The expert recommended bleeding the brake system, explaining that air in the lines can cause excessive pedal travel.

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