2001 s10 crew cab

had stored for few months...took out today n left rear cal. was sticking fi...pulled caliper n pushed piston in with c clap ...did this a few times n still sitcking...so replaced cal with new ...bled fine ,,yet brakes felt spongee then n would sink to floor...bleed all wheels nstill sunk to floor ...so replaced master..bench bled n bled all wheels...still spongee ,,actually worse then befoe ...but found rear master feed line leakin a lil..cant stop leak ,,,so called parts house n asked for replacement...so ihopefully in morning ill get nuther master n try it...what else could this be...ive read a lil here n there that with abs you dont crank a cal.piston back in without opinin bleeder (which i did) but do it slowly nawt forcebly...any tips or help be greatly preciated

You need to get the leak fixed first.
Is the line nut tighting up good?
If the line going into master cylinder and it is tight and still leaking it is a bad line flare or crack or the fitting in master cylinder.

On ABS brakes if you let air get into the ABS part it requires a ABS capable scanner to bleed them.
Let us know how it goes after leak fixes.
Good Luck

hey thanks fer responding...yes leak is fixed... i think it was in the master ...because got another replacement master n leak is fixed...but same prolem with spongee brakes...truck off brakes seem hard n fine ,,,start it n brakes go to floor...does stop n have holding power ,,but far from right...ive bled 1/2 qt fuild thru it (bleedin all calipers) no luck..also jus pulled to look if can adjust pushrod n its molded plastic...so must have air...there is no way for a backwoods to get air out of a abs??? or any other thoughts be preciated.

hey thanks fer responding...yes leak is fixed... i think it was in the master ...because got another replacement master n leak is fixed...but same prolem with spongee brakes...truck off brakes seem hard n fine ,,,start it n brakes go to floor...does stop n have holding power ,,but far from right...ive bled 1/2 qt fuild thru it (bleedin all calipers) no luck..also jus pulled to look if can adjust pushrod n its molded plastic...so must have air...there is no way for a backwoods to get air out of a abs??? or any other thoughts be preciated.


Not that I know of.

If ABS HAS GOT AIR IT REQUIRES THE SCANNER TO BLEED THEM.
Try holding down brake pedal and turning key on before and open the bleeders.
Give them another bleed and that does not help find a good repair shop with the scanner to bleed them for you.
Good Luck

thank you sir...are you sayin start truck or jus turn key to on position..thanks paps..and you mean each time for each whell right

thank you sir...are you sayin start truck or jus turn key to on position..thanks paps..and you mean each time for each whell right
Not sure it will help but give it a try.
But it may activate ABS brakes to help bleed them.
Yes on each wheel.

If no help you will need to find a good repair shop eith the ABS scanner.
Good Luck

thanks again mt...ive bled n ive evin loosend abs lines with pressure on pedal tyin to git rid of spongys...now i do hafta add..i carefully drove it a bit n seems brakes are there n fine (evin hit em hard n shell stop fast) just seems to much travel...had i had a brake rod to adjust pedal up 3'' er so id be fine...now does this lil tid bit mean anything to you (that last sentence) they do seem to werk fine jus that pedal goes to floor to do it...prolly gonna have to give it up n pay ...but sure am curious what they do..i will post back when i figure out

thanks again mt...ive bled n ive evin loosend abs lines with pressure on pedal tyin to git rid of spongys...now i do hafta add..i carefully drove it a bit n seems brakes are there n fine (evin hit em hard n shell stop fast) just seems to much travel...had i had a brake rod to adjust pedal up 3'' er so id be fine...now does this lil tid bit mean anything to you (that last sentence) they do seem to werk fine jus that pedal goes to floor to do it...prolly gonna have to give it up n pay ...but sure am curious what they do..i will post back when i figure out


It is normal for pedal to go down and feel softer when the power booster is working.
When pushing hard on pedal.
Will they lock up and slide all 4 wheels when stopping on dry payment.

Does it have a full pedal with engine off?

How far does pedal go down after starting engine?
Will pedal pump up engine running?

Does anti lock work on wet or road?
I always test anti on a a grass field

hey mt..as for booster creatin softer yes,,thats what its for correct,,but they dont go down farther due to pushin harder ,,they jus go down after start truck...yes feels like full pedal enigine off..but start it n hteyll drop to floor with out alot of foot pressure..
ive hit them purty hard,,n seemed to stop like normal (jus low pedal) but havent locked em up or tried anti locks (will do so today)
and pedal will nawt pump up engine runnin...this is whats so hard to understand..to recant ,,,truck was sittun bout a month ..drove to werk 3 miles..n hot (stuck left rear cal.) no fixing it ,so i replaced it n bled it (solved the sitcking cal.) but then had no pedal ...so new master ..couldnt get it to pump up .but had a lil leak in rear brake line...so replaced with yet another master , no leak now but same..so to me the key is 3 master cyls. have all had same symptoms...brakes seem to werk jus to close to floor (like i gained 3'' of travel) but keep in mind original did same..thus my prolem of aw cheeyut what did i do???am nawt up on anti lock at all..sarry so long..n do preciate the help thanks paps

cant seem to edit or use quick post ,,so do it this way...reread last post n need to correct (reason replaced second master was due to leak in rear feed line from that master) yet master reacted same as others

hey mt..as for booster creatin softer yes,,thats what its for correct,,but they dont go down farther due to pushin harder ,,they jus go down after start truck...yes feels like full pedal enigine off..but start it n hteyll drop to floor with out alot of foot pressure..
ive hit them purty hard,,n seemed to stop like normal (jus low pedal) but havent locked em up or tried anti locks (will do so today)
and pedal will nawt pump up engine runnin...this is whats so hard to understand..to recant ,,,truck was sittun bout a month ..drove to werk 3 miles..n hot (stuck left rear cal.) no fixing it ,so i replaced it n bled it (solved the sitcking cal.) but then had no pedal ...so new master ..couldnt get it to pump up .but had a lil leak in rear brake line...so replaced with yet another master , no leak now but same..so to me the key is 3 master cyls. have all had same symptoms...brakes seem to werk jus to close to floor (like i gained 3'' of travel) but keep in mind original did same..thus my prolem of aw cheeyut what did i do???am nawt up on anti lock at all..sarry so long..n do preciate the help thanks paps

May be best get a good repair shop to check it and feel the pedal and do the scanner bleed on it.

Some have a low pedal but the stopping power is the main thing.
Will they lock up the wheels on a hard stop?

hey mt..as for booster creatin softer yes,,thats what its for correct,,but they dont go down farther due to pushin harder ,,they jus go down after start truck...yes feels like full pedal enigine off..but start it n hteyll drop to floor with out alot of foot pressure..
ive hit them purty hard,,n seemed to stop like normal (jus low pedal) but havent locked em up or tried anti locks (will do so today)
and pedal will nawt pump up engine runnin...this is whats so hard to understand..to recant ,,,truck was sittun bout a month ..drove to werk 3 miles..n hot (stuck left rear cal.) no fixing it ,so i replaced it n bled it (solved the sitcking cal.) but then had no pedal ...so new master ..couldnt get it to pump up .but had a lil leak in rear brake line...so replaced with yet another master , no leak now but same..so to me the key is 3 master cyls. have all had same symptoms...brakes seem to werk jus to close to floor (like i gained 3'' of travel) but keep in mind original did same..thus my prolem of aw cheeyut what did i do???am nawt up on anti lock at all..sarry so long..n do preciate the help thanks paps

May be best get a good repair shop to check it and feel the pedal and do the scanner bleed on it.
Or run by a used car lot and feel the brakes on one like yours.
Some have a low pedal but the stopping power is the main thing.
Will they lock up the wheels on a hard stop?

hey mt..as for booster creatin softer yes,,thats what its for correct,,but they dont go down farther due to pushin harder ,,they jus go down after start truck...yes feels like full pedal enigine off..but start it n hteyll drop to floor with out alot of foot pressure..
ive hit them purty hard,,n seemed to stop like normal (jus low pedal) but havent locked em up or tried anti locks (will do so today)
and pedal will nawt pump up engine runnin...this is whats so hard to understand..to recant ,,,truck was sittun bout a month ..drove to werk 3 miles..n hot (stuck left rear cal.) no fixing it ,so i replaced it n bled it (solved the sitcking cal.) but then had no pedal ...so new master ..couldnt get it to pump up .but had a lil leak in rear brake line...so replaced with yet another master , no leak now but same..so to me the key is 3 master cyls. have all had same symptoms...brakes seem to werk jus to close to floor (like i gained 3'' of travel) but keep in mind original did same..thus my prolem of aw cheeyut what did i do???am nawt up on anti lock at all..sarry so long..n do preciate the help thanks paps

May be best get a good repair shop to check it and feel the pedal and do the scanner bleed on it.
Or run by a used car lot and feel the brakes on one like yours.
Some have a low pedal but the stopping power is the main thing.
Will they lock up the wheels on a hard stop?

no sir pedals nawt right...ive had truck a few yrs ..n its aways been a set yer foot on it n shell stop..never had much pedal travel is what tryin to say..thats what is drivin me buggy...air should make em fell sponge ,,but,, would be bout same travel distance correct?..these seem to werk like normal jus seem to have gained 3'' of pedal travel..and that nawt right on this peticular truck..

nuther question if you would mt...is what is a scanner bleed??? whats consist of or for???anti lock i know but what is it ...does it do somthin electric to anti system or jus a super tyrp bleed job??

nuther question if you would mt...is what is a scanner bleed??? whats consist of or for???anti lock i know but what is it ...does it do somthin electric to anti system or jus a super tyrp bleed job??


It is a Scanner they is use to bleed air out of the anti lock system.
It has a abs bleed mode/procedure in it used to bleed the air out of ABS..
If your abs system has air in it that can be your problem.
I would suggest you get it done
And also a pressure bleed on regular system may be needed.
Good Luck

i rekon im with you ...i cant seem to get it..i post back what i end up wid
thanks you mt ..the paps

ok update here,,,pd 267 dollars fer nuther caliper n pads n slide cause the mech. i took it to,,said cal.woundnt slide n broke the bracket n said the pad (like new ) pad fell off the back plate,,,well id be fine with that ,,,if the dang nab pedal wouldnt still git so close ta floor..and yes they used a scanner tool to bleed...brakes stop fine n abs will chatter away on loose gravel...(did before or after i replaced left cal.) maybe i tinge bit more travel...the two mechs say hey its fine...i did jump in a few of my shop trucks n ol chevy drops real close ta n ford van too,,lil nissan real firm...point ive never gave them a thought...too critical ? no i still think i had better travel,,did tell shop right away ..hey there like the same..thier response- drive it a few days...again if just go its fine...but freak i am i guess i know it had more travel..ok i shut up ..thank you mt fer advice

ok update here,,,pd 267 dollars fer nuther caliper n pads n slide cause the mech. i took it to,,said cal.woundnt slide n broke the bracket n said the pad (like new ) pad fell off the back plate,,,well id be fine with that ,,,if the dang nab pedal wouldnt still git so close ta floor..and yes they used a scanner tool to bleed...brakes stop fine n abs will chatter away on loose gravel...(did before or after i replaced left cal.) maybe i tinge bit more travel...the two mechs say hey its fine...i did jump in a few of my shop trucks n ol chevy drops real close ta n ford van too,,lil nissan real firm...point ive never gave them a thought...too critical ? no i still think i had better travel,,did tell shop right away ..hey there like the same..thier response- drive it a few days...again if just go its fine...but freak i am i guess i know it had more travel..ok i shut up ..thank you mt fer advice

You are welcome.
Hope it works out.
Does it stop the truck good now?
Good Luck