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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Hey,

Not exactly where to put this but I have a problem and I was wondering if somebody could possibly chime in.

I have a 98 dx hatch and I recently put the 11.1 inch type r caliper conversion with type r booster and master cylinder on. The car is at my mechanics and he calls me saying that no matter how many times he bleeds the brakes (mc has been bench bled), the pedal still drops to the floor. What could be the cause of this? Keep in my the car still has the stock prop valve( I dont believe could affect it) and stock rear drums in the back (for the time being).

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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is the master cylinder new?
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Default Re: Spongy Brakes??

Originally Posted by red_crx
is the master cylinder new?
Good call
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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ask him to pupmp the brakes while the car is off,.
if it goes to the floor then its the mc.
if it doesnt and when you turn the car on it does, the you have air stuck in the lines.
usually stuck by the prop valve.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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master cylinder? and bleed
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