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Why is brake pedal travel excessive?

I have changed the brake master cylinder on my Ford Galaxy (1996) there is excessive brake pedal travel and no air in the brake system, any suggestions would be great.

Steve Trice, April 2007

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I'm stumped too! Will look at the web site you suggested cheers. I am able to get a hard brake pedal pumping it up without the engine running as soon as the engine is running the pedal goes soft!

Steve, April 2007

Hi Steve,
I'm a bit stumped, but I have been reading an item on http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/common_problems/brake_servo.htm that gives a cause on MGF cars. It may be worth a read. Good luck.
Cheers now

Ken Chapman, April 2007

Thanks Ken
Tried that and it is still not working.

Steve, April 2007

Hi,
If as you say the master cylinder and slaves are good, and the system bled, then the usual suspect is brake shoes (Linings) adjustment. Remember a very small amount of movement between lining and drum translates into a large movement at the pedal.
Cheers now

Ken Chapman, April 2007

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