Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor Your Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide

When I push the brake pedal, it goes all the way to the floor on the first push, and then on the second push it goes halfway and the brakes bite properly. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. There was brake fluid in the rear brake fluid reservoir, but not the front. Where do you suggest I start ... Is your brake pedal sinking all the way to the floor when you press it? Does it feel softer than normal, or spongy? Old decrepit hydraulic brake flex hoses, they get mushy and can cause the foot brake to the floor issue, there are two up front and two in the ... It's the ABS kicking in and the computer taking away the pedal. I've experienced this a few times while driving in winter conditions in North Dakota. We'll learn why we might have a mushy brake pedal when the motor is running and how to fix it so we can have full power brakes in this post. First thing is check the level of the fluid in the brake reservoir. If low, I'd suspect a leak. Check all the wheels for leaks at the calipers/cylinders. It's normal for the pedal to go to the floor for the first few pumps after pushing the caliper(s) in. The idle goes weird when pumping the brakes. That's ... Pedal going to the floor is a usual indication of leak or air in the system. But If you have a leaking brake booster, vacuum lines to it and if I am correct ... 1. Place a clean shop cloth beneath the brake master cylinder to prevent brake fluid spills. 2. With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply ...