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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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so im starting to get a soft brake pedal. it still has pressure but got push to the floor. when i turn it off and pump the brakes the pedal goes to the floor twice than builds up pressure. i had the tire shop check my pads front and rears and they said it looked good. they check the vacuum pressure with the gauge and it was reading low and i think it said late timing. any input on this its a 92 cherokee with no abs.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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While the jeep is parked pump the brakes till they have pressure then hold the pedal if it slowly drops to the floor you probably have a bad master cylinder. Also check for leaking or balooning of the brake hoses.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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2x^ the master cylinder may be leaking, possibly into the vacuum booster. Lets hope the booster is not damaged. Vacuum hose to the booster is in good condition?
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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Could have a wheel cylinder leaking too that's what my did too
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Friends truck did the same thing the master cylinder was bad on his
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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if no fluid leaks are present and brake pedal slopwly goes to floor whileconstant pressure is being applide master is most likely by passing pressure start by replacing it
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