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96 Dodge Caravan LE 3.3L brakes gone


harpman
07-20-2010, 02:04 PM
Van has been sitting for almost a year while I replaced the fuel pump and filter, cooling fan relay and temp sensor. I went to put it on the road and the brake pedal goes to the floor. No leaks and master cylinder is full. Could it be the ABS relay? If so how do I check it?

RIP
07-20-2010, 05:28 PM
More likely air in the system or the master cylinder.

harpman
07-20-2010, 05:33 PM
Thanks for the quick reply. How would air get into the system when it hasn't been opened.

RIP
07-21-2010, 01:37 PM
Thanks for the quick reply. How would air get into the system when it hasn't been opened.


You may not be seeing puddles but have you pulled the drums and inspected the brake cylinders? Even a seep can let air in and given time your pedal can hit the floor. If all looks good I'd opt for a new master cylinder. It's probably leaking past the internal seals.

Just a little background info: http://www.aa1car.com/library/bfixes.htm

harpman
07-21-2010, 03:30 PM
I tried to bleed the master cylinder but that didn't help. Will bleed the system and check the rest.

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