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Old 05-08-2007, 11:19 AM
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My wife has a 2000 Discovery and the brake pedal is soft. When you first mash it, the pedal travels a little far, still stops but I'm a litlle concerned. If you pump it one time it holds good. Could the master cylinder be leaking through the bypass line?
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Old 05-08-2007, 11:50 AM
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My 99 D2 has always been like this also. I always assumed that it was just expansion of the rubber brake line sections. I am very interested in what others have to say on this.

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Old 05-08-2007, 12:14 PM
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How many miles on your wifes truck, when was the last time you replaced all the brake fluid?
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Old 05-08-2007, 12:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: Elhoff

My 99 D2 has always been like this also. I always assumed that it was just expansion of the rubber brake line sections. I am very interested in what others have to say on this.

Elliot
Replacing he rubber hoses and using the new stainless lines makes a nice difference along with a full brake flush. I did this about 4 years ago with my 99 with no issues since.
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Old 05-08-2007, 12:43 PM
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Mike,
It has 100,500 miles on it. We got it with about 90,000 on it. I haven't changed it so it's hard telling. Try changing it first?

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Old 05-08-2007, 03:12 PM
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Yes, go buy 2 qts. of brake fluid and do a complete flush. Then if you want more stopping power replace the lines.
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Old 05-08-2007, 03:26 PM
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And make sure there is absolutely no air left in the system lines anywhere.[sm=smiley23.gif]
 
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Old 05-08-2007, 06:11 PM
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Will do, Thanks guys for all the help.

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Old 05-09-2007, 08:43 AM
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I had the same problem in my 03 SE with 40,000 miles. I replaced the fluid then bled the system twice.
 
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