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98' CX brake problems

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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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Default 98' CX brake problems

My brakes are literally none existant after a min of driving, and then i have to pump them to get any braking back. By none existant i mean my foot goes to the floor board with no resistance.

I was told to replace the Master Cylinder, does anyone else have any suggestions?

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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Default Re: 98' CX brake problems (slvrcsi)

Was the brake fluid recently flushed? It sounds like you have a lot of air in your brake lines. You may consider bleeding the brakes.

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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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just replaced the Right front caliper thinking that was the problem, only because it was saturated in brake fluid. So i bled the brakes after that and still have the same problem!
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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could be air in the lines
could be bad master cylinder
could be leaks in the system

Are you losing fluid or is it at a good level?
If its alright, I say bleed the lines too All of them...in the right order...twice.
Make sure your MC doesnt go dry doing this, or you'll suck more air into the system
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Default Re: 98' CX brake problems (slvrcsi)

To check for a leaky brake MC, check around the firewall or where the pedals meet the firewall for any moisture.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Default Re: 98' CX brake problems (BlueIntegraBoy)

Alright ill check that out!!

One other question i have is i noticed the gas pedal has about 2-3 inches of movability, is this common in the CX?? i remember my Ex having a whole lot more of movability than this car.
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