Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting Brake pedal goes to floor!

It's possible that air got in a crack in the hose, but fluid is not coming out. Not likely however.

Air is compressible, so if there is air in there, the pedal will drop to the floor.

How many times have you pressed the pedal to the floor? It takes a few pumps before the firmness returns as you fill the cylinders in the caliper. So yes, it will go to the floor a couple of times. Then it should return to full firmness.

Are the pads on correctly. I do believe that improper installation of the pads can cause the symptoms you mention.

Brake fluid should look more like GingerAle than CocaCola, FWIW.

If there are no leaks and you've gotten the air out, the next thing to check is the master cylinder. Pushing the fluid back through there may have ruptured one of the seals in it.

If that is the case, you will be bleeding brakes for sure once that repair is complete.

TB