Soft brake pedal mystery. Bled thoroughly many times (with a new bench bled master cylinder). No fluid leaks

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I own a 2000 hyundai Accent (No ABS). I have brakes that function without the proper sensitivity and just can't firm up like my other Accent (same model)

Sequence of Events

I replaced the front calipers, rotors, and pads.
Bled brakes in sequence several times (vacuum bled and two man method), but couldn't firm up the pedal.
I replaced the brake master cylinder and bench bled before installation. Pedal pressure was identical before and after installation.
Bled lines again.
Cursed....many times.
Considered selling car.?
Posted my question here.

It just feels like air is leaking somewhere...but where? How? Please help prevent my psychotic break (brake? ?).

Jupiter · Answer

If you have no air in the system, and if your master cylinder is functioning properly, there is a possibility that the parking brakes are misadjusted or not functioning properly causing too much brake pedal movement before shoes make sufficient contact with the drums.

Answered by Jupiter on November 26, 2020

Soft brake pedal mystery. Bled thoroughly many times (with a new bench bled master cylinder). No fluid leaks

It just feels like air is leaking somewhere…but where? How? Please help prevent my psychotic break (brake? ?).

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