No breaks, reservoir is full

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Asked by David Aug 08, 2018 at 06:50 PM about the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So my next issue... My breaks went to the
floor. The reservoir is full. I attempted to
bleed them... At first a little came out then
nothing.

6 Answers

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I took the master cylinder out. The piston is fully extended. The fluid in it was a dark brown. I'll be getting a new one in the am. I'll upload you when I do. By the way... I did check the break lines.. that are all clear.

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I changed out the master cylinder. Then bleed the breaks with a $30 bleeder kit. I have breaks, however they seem a bit soft yet. Not dangerously soft, but soft. I bleed them twice. I might have to try it again.

I had the same issue and replaced master cylinder, bled breaks twice, they look clear & there doesn’t appear to be any contamination to the fluid, ‘y breaks work but you push through swooshing sound almost down to floor before they are engaged & stopping. Is it safe to drive this way if I drive it carefully & if anyone can give me an idea it’s an 88 so it’s pretty old it’s more just to satisfy my curiosity at this point. Oh also before I start it the break is tight & normal feeling. Thank you in advance for anyone who takes the time to share their knowledge re;

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