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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 2:22 PM
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So my bf bought this van and the brake goes straight to the floor ,no pressure at all. No leaks anywhere, any suggestions
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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 3:08 PM
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Internal master cylinder leak. Fluid level fine? the fluid is passing around the seals, and back into the MC.
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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 4:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinkpk
Internal master cylinder leak. Fluid level fine? the fluid is passing around the seals, and back into the MC.
filled up the break fluid pump the brakes and all the flyid is gone.
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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 4:20 PM
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There must be a leak somewhere if the fluid is gone after pumping the pedal. If you can't see any leaks under the van then the master cylinder is leaking into the brake booster and you might see the leak under the hood.
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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 4:22 PM
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If i replace the master cylinder will that fix it, or do i replace the brake booster as well
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Old Dec 15, 2019 | 7:23 AM
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If you are sure there are no leaks anywhere, then I would replace the master cylinder. the booster should be ok if it was ok before.
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 4:27 AM
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Are the bleed valves tight?
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 11:04 AM
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the master might be leaking into the booster
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 2:01 PM
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Maybe the slave cylinder seals leaking, but you won't know until you take the drum off, you'll probably have to replace the shoes too, best to do both sides whilst you're about it for even breaking.
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Old Dec 31, 2024 | 7:06 AM
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chek your master cylinder is probably bad I had the same situation
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