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do i need a new master cylinder?

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Old Jul 9, 2001 | 09:39 AM
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From: Greenwood, Indiana
Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: Vortec 355
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: GM Axles and GM 3.73
do i need a new master cylinder?

i just got some z rated carbon metallic brakes and i got my rotor turned...and my brakes feel even worse than b4...b4 i could lock them up when i slammed on them..and now i can't....my pedal goes 3/4 of the way to the floor b4 the brakes even start working....what could b wrong?

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Old Jul 9, 2001 | 10:38 AM
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It sounds like you need to bleed your brakes. Did you take the caliper(s) off for any reason? Did you let your brake fluid level get too low? I think the pads you bought need to be warmed up before they perform well. But since your brakes engage at 3/4 travel, i wouldn't suggest any hard driving to warm them up!

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Old Jul 9, 2001 | 11:55 PM
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yah i took of the calipers and we bled the brakes and it still is bad
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Old Jul 9, 2001 | 11:57 PM
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oh and i didnt let the fluid level get too low

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