Brake pedal goes to the floor

Question:
95 chevy corsica has had the brakes changed, and master cylinder, and is still having problems stopping after driving several hundreds of miles. It just goes to the floor and does not want to stop Already Tried: changed brakes cleaned the rotors and master cylinder i do not know if this might have any relation to the anti lock system

Answer:
you are going to have to start by bleeding the brakes in the appropriate sequence and see where you stand from there. Make sure the rear brakes are adjusted properly. Many times by compressing the calipers the brakes need to be rebled. Follow the procedure below.


Remove master cylinder reservoir cover, then fill reservoir as necessary.
Attach one end of a clear plastic hose to rear bleeder valve of the brake control assembly, then put opposite end of the hose into a clean container.
While depressing brake pedal, slowly open bleeder valve, until fluid begins to flow.
Close valve and release brake pedal, then repeat procedure for front bleeder valve.
Ensure master cylinder is full, then raise and support vehicle.
Bleed wheel cylinders and calipers using the following sequence:

Right rear.
Left rear.
Right front.
Left front.
Lower vehicle and check fluid level in reservoir, fill as necessary.
Turn on ignition and note pedal travel and feel as follows:

If pedal feels firm and constant, start the engine and recheck pedal travel. If pedal still feels firm and constant, continue procedure.
If pedal feels soft or has excessive travel either initially or after engine is started, repeat bleeding procedure.
Road test vehicle, make several normal stops from a moderate speed, then make one or two ABS stops at approximately 50 mph.
Ensure pedal is still firm and constant.

1995 Ford Contour, changing rear brake, caliber will not release?

The piston doesn't just push in. It has to be threaded in under pressure.They make a number of tools for doing this.Here are a couple of them.

Replacing Rear Drum Brakes

Complete Step by Step Instructions for replacing rear drum style brakes

If you follow these steps you are assured that your brakes will NOT squeal. If you just do a "pad slap" you can count on brake noise. There are plenty of fly by night or mom and pop garages around that publicize they can do you a complete brake job for cheap. Well, sometimes you get what you pay for. If they just swap out the parts without following each step, then you will end up with noisy brakes and who wants that. If you follow the link above you will see just how much is involved and what actually goes into an actual complete brake job.

1990 acclaim front pass side caliper not working

Question:
1990 acclaim front pass side caliper not working. tried to bleed no fluid at caliper, master cyl seems ok i get fluid there. what happens in the distribution block? is this the problem

Answer:
This is a classic description of a collapsed caliper hose. Replacing it should fix the issue.
The distribution block just allows the fluid to flow. Have not needed to replace one in the 20 years that I have been wrenching.
Brake Diagnostics

Front Brakes - Automotive

Question:
How Much Should a typical Front Brake Job cost on a 2000 Honda Civic ?

Answer:
Typical Front Brake job would consist of replacing the front brake pads only. The Front brake pads and labor only would be around $123.00. If you would need rotors also, add in an additional $162.00 parts and labor.

I hear all the time " but there is an add on TV for $29.95 " ... Let me tell you this, it is nothing more than advertising to get you in the door. If you read the fine print on the screen and/or when you get there. You will see that it is 29.95 for the pads only and there will be an additional cost for the labor and an additional cost for the shop supplies and an additional cost for disposal fee.. and most of these places fail to let you know this up front. So make sure you get an accurate quote up front for the amount that you can put on the check. This is a sure fire way to become aware of any hidden fees.