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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 10:11 AM
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I replaced Rotors, Calipers, pads, and brake lines on 2 wheels.
Bled lines a few time. Test drive brakes feel good, but after driving a bit, brake seems to go to the floor easily. When I release pedal, brake is hard again.
Any suggestions??
 
Old Jun 5, 2023 | 10:41 AM
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Year and mileage please.
 
Old Jun 5, 2023 | 10:59 AM
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2013 237000
 
Old Jun 7, 2023 | 05:59 PM
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1st, impressive mileage.
2nd, master cylinder?
wife's 05 Sebring has the same symptoms, and i've noted that the rear brakes are more than 50% wore out compared to the practically new fronts (both are the same age.) that tells me she's stopping on the back.
if I pump the pedal it gets stiff and it stops much better, so it's not always grabbing the fronts correctly. I've scheduled to do the master, as like you i've done just about everything else that makes sense.
 
Old Jun 8, 2023 | 08:22 AM
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Thank you, car was my late father's, and I want to keep it as long as possible.
I did take it in for brake inspection, and yes it's Master Cylinder. Not cheap.
 
Old Jun 8, 2023 | 08:40 AM
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haven't looked at a 200, so I guess it must be a bear to change. I know for me the MC was only about $25, now I just need to install it.

and, assuming the car is still in good shape, it's still cheaper to fix than get a new car.
 
Old Jun 8, 2023 | 10:41 AM
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For what it is worth - link for repair cost

https://repairpal.com/estimator/chry...placement-cost
 
Old Jun 8, 2023 | 11:19 AM
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The mechanic quoted me 850.00 total.
365.00 for MC plus labour.
I was able to get part for 135.00 friend will put it in for 100.
 
Old Jun 8, 2023 | 06:15 PM
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almost sounds like he was changing the brake booster as well.
 
Old Jun 8, 2023 | 08:18 PM
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No, I asked that.
just the MC.
 
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