2003 Dodge Dakota Brake Pedal Goes To Floor

Brake pedal goes to floor troubleshoot fix in under 45 minutes check for brake fluid leak.

2003 dodge dakota brake pedal goes to floor.

I had the brake pedal go to the floor with my grand kids in the truck with me. One of the reasons is the brake system loses pressure from an external brake fluid leak. I replaced the master cylinder new and a week later i had to lock up the emergency brake to keep my grand kids from harm by sliding through the intersection. Reasons your brake pedal goes to the floor.

If the reservoir is empty or the brake fluid level is low there is most likely a leak somewhere in the brake system. 1 leak from brake line or brake caliper. Joined jan 14 2004 736 posts. Low brake pedal good evening just had the same issue with my 1988 3 9 auto 2wd believe it or not i checked all lines for leaks figured probally the master cylinder it was simply the rear shoes needed to be adjusted very low pedal almost to floor and the brake light in the dash came on also just went in reverse about ten times and hit the brakes hard and now light off and pedal firm and.

If the pedal goes down further at the first time but gradually rises after the second or third time the brake booster is functioning properly. Brake pedal goes to floor. Discussion starter 1 apr 18 2011. 2003 dodge grand caravan se 3 3l v6 in dark garnet red pearl with 204 000 miles junked r i p.

Do not let master cylinder get low at any time after. If the pedal goes down slightly the booster is in good condition. I always gravity bleed brakes do not touch pedal starting at farthest wheel from master cylinder open bleeder and let run til its a steady flow no air then working your way to nearest wheel to master cylinder til you get all 4 wheels done you can use a hose to help get the fluid through if needed with a vacuum pull of some type. Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.

Go to step 2. Using a flashlight check the level of the fluid or just remove the lid of the reservoir and look inside. Replaced master cylinder frt and rear brakes. Pedal still falls to floor 1st application after pumping pedal will stay at normal height.

The leak may coming from a brake line or one of the brake calipers. Technically there are two main causes that would make the brake pedal sink all the way to the floor. The first thing to check when your brake pedal goes to floor is to raise the hood and check the brake master cylinder s reservoir. Check the brake fluid level.

System has been bled multiple times cycled abs as well. Jump to latest follow 1 19 of 19 posts. Anytime you have a brake pedal that goes to the floor raise the hood and locate the brake master cylinder s reservoir. Go to step 3.