2003 Dodge Dakota Brake Pedal Goes To Floor

Brake pedal goes to floor.

2003 dodge dakota brake pedal goes to floor.

With the engine stopped depress the brake pedal several times. Reasons your brake pedal goes to the floor. 1 leak from brake line or brake caliper. If the pedal goes down slightly the booster is in good condition.

One of the reasons is the brake system loses pressure from an external brake fluid leak. 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. If the reservoir is empty or the brake fluid level is low there is most likely a leak somewhere in the brake system. Using a flashlight check the level of the fluid or just remove the lid of the reservoir and look inside.

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. Go to step 3. I had the brake pedal go to the floor with my grand kids in the truck with me. Brake pedal goes way down to almost floor before working.

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. Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Replaced master cylinder frt and rear brakes. Joined jan 14 2004 736 posts.

Brake pedal goes to floor troubleshoot fix in under 45 minutes check for brake fluid leak. Technically there are two main causes that would make the brake pedal sink all the way to the floor. If the fluid is full then continue onto brake fluid is full down further in this guide. Pedal still falls to floor 1st application after pumping pedal will stay at normal height.

Do not let master cylinder get low at any time after. Discussion starter 1 apr 18 2011. 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. System has been bled multiple times cycled abs as well.

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. Check the brake fluid level. Go to step 2. The leak may coming from a brake line or one of the brake calipers.