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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 05:02 PM
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Ok here is whats happening.
When pressing break to slow down pedal go down smoothly then loose pressure and drop almost to floor then push back and lock breaks up.
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 03:04 AM
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Master cylinder or bad brake booster.
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 03:11 AM
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I'd say master cylinder as well. Can you see it leaking on the outside?
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 12:32 PM
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Bad master cyclinder, Faulty Brake Booster Check Valve or too much air trap inside the system..

Brake Fluid should be replace every 3 years..

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