Brake pedal to floorboard
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Brake pedal to floorboard
Hi there, this is my first post. How exciting. I have a 94 Cherokee that has been sitting for about 2 years. Threw a battery in it, fired right up. The problem I'm having is with the brakes.. they go to the floor with very little resistance. Eventually it comes to a stop just fine and if I stab the brakes I can feel the pressure buildup, but if I hold it, the pedal will sink bakes into the floorboard. I noticed it was low on brakes fluid so I emptied about 3/4 of a bottle into the reservoir. Fluid is still at the same level after a few trips around the block and another week of sitting. It has ABS and there is still a sticker on the booster and the master cylinder. I read the 94 have ****ty master cylinders? is this true? I was thinking it could be a leaky caliper because of the lack of fluid to begin with. I tried tightening the rear drums and that didn't make any difference either. Any advice before I have to buy a master cylinder would be great, thanks
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Check all tires and brake lines for leaks . If none are found most likely masters bypassing and leaking into booster . Is it wet under master where it bolts to booster ?
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I recommend a fluid flush with new fluid first. check really well for leaks and if nothing then yes... replace the master cylinder
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It isn't currently wet but the car is never driven. There is however allot of bubbling paint and crustiness that would point to it previously being leaky. I didn't see any leaks otherwise. Does that mean the booster is bad too or can I just replace the MC?
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