Brakes not working

Tiny
MIKE74
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  • 2004 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 134,000 MILES
2004 dodge intrepid, The brakes do not work. I can here air from around the pedal when depresed. I cant find any leaks from brake lines. I can also here the air under the hood but cannot isolate it. Any ideas?
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 AT 3:21 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Pedal hard? Goes to floor? Pads good? Brake warning light?
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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Pedal goes to the floor. Pads are new two months ago, no warning lights. Just happened today. We had alot of rain the past two days and freezing temps at night. Brake Booster?
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
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Think master clinder failure try this engine off pump pedal 4 times keep foot on pedal start engine does pedal move down? If yes booster good
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
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Did the the test and the pedal stay to the floor.
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 AT 11:18 PM
Tiny
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Master faulty
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 AT 3:14 PM

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