bad brake

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GOURMET1
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I have 1996 honda accord a 2.7v6 engine automatic
transmisson 138122 mileage I has trouble with
brake pedal bleed down with engine on of off I check master cylinder in is fill
Oct 4, 2007 at 6:36 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

It sounds like your brake master cylinder is by passing fluid internally. What happens is that one of the pressure cup may have failed and as you apply pressure the fluid is passing the cup and returning to the reservoir, so there is no visible fluid loss and poor pedal pressure results. A new master cylinder is the answer.
Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 4, 2007 at 6:57 PM
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