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Brakes stop car then get soft

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Old 06-23-2016, 08:55 PM
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Hello everyone. I appreciate your advice.

I have a 1995 Accord, and I've noticed something new with brakes in last week. I apply the brakes fully (pedal fully depressed) and the car does stop, but after a moment the car will start to roll forward slowly although my foot hasn't changed position (brake still depressed). Then it feels like the brake pedal softens and I am able to press the brake further towards the floor, and car will stop again. This cycle usually takes three times to keep the car stopped completely at a traffic light on a flat surface. I'm worried about rolling into traffic or having problem get worse and not being able to stop! Should I be thinking about master cylinder replacement? Is this an easy job?

Thanks very much!
 
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Old 06-24-2016, 04:09 AM
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welcome to the forum. your master cylinder is leaking internally. have it replaced real soon. easy job if you know what your doing or have a service manual. bleeding may need 2 people unless you have a bleed pot. until then keep a good distance when stopping.
 
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Old 06-24-2016, 11:25 AM
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Thanks so much! I'm replacing master cylinder today.
 
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Old 06-27-2016, 06:52 PM
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Yep,master cyl. They fade quick.
 
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