Using a flashlight check the level of the fluid or just remove the lid of the reservoir and look inside.
2003 dodge dakota brake pedal goes to floor.
I replaced the master cylinder new and a week later i had to lock up the emergency brake to keep my grand kids from harm by sliding through the intersection.
Replaced master cylinder frt and rear brakes.
Go to step 2.
Discussion starter 1 apr 18 2011.
Anytime you have a brake pedal that goes to the floor raise the hood and locate the brake master cylinder s reservoir.
Pedal still falls to floor 1st application after pumping pedal will stay at normal height.
System has been bled multiple times cycled abs as well.
I always gravity bleed brakes do not touch pedal starting at farthest wheel from master cylinder open bleeder and let run til its a steady flow no air then working your way to nearest wheel to master cylinder til you get all 4 wheels done you can use a hose to help get the fluid through if needed with a vacuum pull of some type.
The first thing to check when your brake pedal goes to floor is to raise the hood and check the brake master cylinder s reservoir.
If the pedal goes down further at the first time but gradually rises after the second or third time the brake booster is functioning properly.
If the pedal goes down slightly the booster is in good condition.
Brake pedal goes to floor troubleshoot fix in under 45 minutes check for brake fluid leak.
Do not let master cylinder get low at any time after.
The leak may coming from a brake line or one of the brake calipers.
2003 dodge grand caravan se 3 3l v6 in dark garnet red pearl with 204 000 miles junked r i p.
Low brake pedal good evening just had the same issue with my 1988 3 9 auto 2wd believe it or not i checked all lines for leaks figured probally the master cylinder it was simply the rear shoes needed to be adjusted very low pedal almost to floor and the brake light in the dash came on also just went in reverse about ten times and hit the brakes hard and now light off and pedal firm and.
One of the reasons is the brake system loses pressure from an external brake fluid leak.
If the fluid is full then continue onto brake fluid is full down further in this guide.
If the reservoir is empty or the brake fluid level is low there is most likely a leak somewhere in the brake system.
Brake pedal goes way down to almost floor before working.
With the engine stopped depress the brake pedal several times.
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.
Brake pedal goes to floor.
Go to step 3.
I had the brake pedal go to the floor with my grand kids in the truck with me.
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1 leak from brake line or brake caliper.
Check the brake fluid level.
