hey guys, i drive a 1994 Honda Civic Cx. so recently i replaced my brake shoes and when i put everything back together, there was a significant amount of play in the brake pedal. with the car id have to press down about a few inches before it would catch. I know before it would never do this.

All I did was replace the shoes and that was it. I didnt bleed the brakes. Also, the piston thingy popped out of place but it didnt come apart...so i pressed it back in place.

anyone have any idea what could be wrong?

 

When the piston popped out, air got in there before you put it back.

Bleed your brakes.