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    Spongy Brake Pedal

    The brake pedal on my Marauder is really spongy. There is a lot of travel before the brakes begin to grab. And it seems like if I keep pushing, the pedal keeps moving towards the floor. I have the TCW SS brake lines, so I know it's not rubber hoses expanding. The brake fluid lever is fine. I also flush through new brake fluid each spring.

    Is this a bad master cylinder or vacuum booster?

    Thanks,
    Curt

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    Rotors and pads are in good shape?

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    Yes. New front rotors last spring and I run Carbotech AX-6 auto cross pads on all four corners.

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    If it’s spongy, it could be your master cylinder. Typically when a booster fails, the pedal gets hard.
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    Or you need to bleed the brakes again...

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    I am having the same issue. I read that this could also be caused by the ABS system. My plan is to get a 10 and 12mm brass plug and plug the master cylinder and see if the pedal firms up and doesn't slowly go to the floor. I am afraid if it doesn't go to the floor I will be in real trouble because ABS parts are hard to come by for our cars.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TooManyFords View Post
    Or you need to bleed the brakes again...

    ^^^^^
    This, with ABS pump cycle.

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    ABS delete

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    Install SS brake lines, you will feel the difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry24 View Post
    Install SS brake lines, you will feel the difference.
    Already have the TCE SS brake lines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MyBlackBeasts View Post
    ^^^^^
    This, with ABS pump cycle.
    I'm not familiar with this. Can you provide some additional information?

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    Quote Originally Posted by crouse View Post
    I'm not familiar with this. Can you provide some additional information?

    Air gets trapped in the ABS pump/lines which makes pedal spongy even after bleading brakes many times.


    Take to dealer for bleed with ABS pump cycle or get a scan tool that cycles pump and do yourself.

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    I had a similar situation and it was a failed master cylinder. Bench bleed, go get the ABS bleed down at a dealer and then enjoy a nice firm pedal again.
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    Rock Auto lists a Raybestos, Cardone, Centric or AC Delco master cylinder. Anyone have any recommendations? Or how about NAPA?

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    I have the same problem now. My OEM brakes on the 2003 Marauder feel mushy and inadequate for a fast stop. Scared the hell out me a couple of times...almost had to take the ditch to avoid collision.

    I was looking to upgrade brakes. Has anyone had any experience with the Power Stop® Z23 (or Z26) Evolution Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit with Calipers?
    https://www.carid.com/2003-mercury-m...574631010.html

    HL

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