SOFT BRAKE PROBLEM

Tiny
FREDFRICKS
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  • 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 2.1L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 193,000 MILES
This problem started about two years ago. Each time I complained to my mechanic, he will scan the car and said nothing is wrong but he will change the pads. After changing it, the pedal will come up for like 2 to 3 weeks and later starts to go down again. As it is going down, there is corresponding decrease in its performance until it gets to the floor, then I will need to press 3 to 5 times in quick succession before the brake will act or respond slowly.

At a point, the mechanic said that the master cylinder should be changed, I told him to go ahead, he changed it but the situation persists and whenever the pads are changed, within a month, the brake would have reached the floor and back to where it was before the repair.

Please, I want you to help use your expertise to solve the problem, I live in Lagos, Nigeria.
Thursday, March 26th, 2015 AT 4:20 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
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You need to bleed the system he may have to use a scanner to open the abs valves. kind of sounds like there is air in it. This guide will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, March 5th, 2021 AT 10:50 AM

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