resjsu

So Ive been commuting lately (100+ miles daily) and my car has taken a beating.

One of the several problems is that when I go to brake the pedal goes loose and almost... again almost reaches the floor BUT it still does engage and the car slows down normally. Once i feel the initial "looseness" i let the pedal up and push down again ( i dont pump it, just remove and depress again) and it is fine and by fine I meen firm; in that it goes in about 2 - 3 inches and brakes good.

This happens pretty often:
Just some extra info:

*Brake fluid is good and checked regularly
*Brake cylinder and pads are less then a year old ~ 8 months
*Rear Brake (drums) Cylinders : Brand New 1 week old from Victoria British Auto

I dont know where to check because if there was a leak I would loose fluid correct?
also if there was a leak it would feel fine after i remove my foot and depress it again.

Thanks for the help,

-Aure

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

i would go through and bleed the brakes again. also, check the master cylinder for leaks.

mazda6guy

iTrader: (1)

Just had similar problems on my GSL and had to change the brake master cylinder.

rx-freak

Make sure you bleed the brake lines, as well as the master cylinder.

Kentetsu

Are the rear brakes adjusted properly? When I had drums on mine, the auto adjusters never worked due to a dead parking break. So, every few months I'd have to adjust them manually to pick up the slack.

Otherwise, sounds like air in the lines or a failing master cylinder..

2fast2rotar

+1 for the bleeding

resjsu

So looks like the master cylinder is a good place to start....

imma check prices first...

thanks for all the help

-Aure

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

keep us posted on your progress!

resjsu

well no progress yet, dont have time to have my car non-op...
but progress report when available