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lost pressure in the pedal when applying brakes.

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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Default lost pressure in the pedal when applying brakes.

Its a 1989 honda accord lxi. I replaced the front brakes about a year ago. Just checked the back drum brakes and the pads are good. Fluid is still at full reading. Im at a loss as to what to do now. Should I bleed them next or is there something I need to look at?
 
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Master Cylinder most likely.
 
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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As stated,, master cyl is at the top of the list. While the car is running, apply pressure to the pedal and hold...does it seem to sink?
 
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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The classic description of air in the brake system goes like this:
Pedal is very soft and goes way too far down. If you pump the pedal it becomes OK.

The classic description of a bad master cylinder goes like this:
Pedal feels normal when you first apply the brakes. As you hold the brakes (say at a red light) the pedal sinks slowly & smoothly to the floor.
 
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