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Brakes do not work after replacing inner and outer tie rod ends

Tiny
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  • 1997 DODGE INTREPID
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
My brakes worked just fine. Today I replaced my inner and outer tie rod ends now my brakes do not work. There is no pedal play, yet no brakes either! Can you help me?
Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 5:35 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

No brakes could be a fluid leak from the repair, failed master cylinder or low fluid.

You need to check the system for leaks. Go over the work performed to see if there was something broken.

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

Roy
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 5:43 PM
Tiny
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Did not find any leaks. Master cylinder was fine when driven yesterday. Not low on fluid. Actually, it appears some fluid was forced back out of reservoir. Can this happen?
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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Did you remove the calipers during the repair? That would explain why the fluid was pushed back into the cylinder.

Roy
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Sunday, January 27th, 2019 AT 4:09 AM
Tiny
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I didnt reconnect pressure hose from m/c! All is good. Thank you very much!
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Sunday, January 27th, 2019 AT 1:07 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome.

Glad you got it fixed.

Always glad to help
Roy
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Sunday, January 27th, 2019 AT 1:26 PM
Tiny
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Again. Thank you. Car was down 3 weeks. Back on the road. Good feeling. Have a great day!
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Sunday, January 27th, 2019 AT 6:41 PM
Tiny
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You as well.

Your welcome

Roy
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Sunday, January 27th, 2019 AT 6:44 PM

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