fiesta brake problem

jackdee

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hi, i have a 1.4 petrol fiesta with durashift and and abs. there is a problem with the brakes, when the pedal is pressed the brakes start working but then the pedal goes soft and goes to the end. if i am stationary and press the pedal it goes firm and then after a while goes soft and goes to the floor again. i had the brake master cylinder changed a few months ago and it seem to sort out the problem, but now its the same again. any ideas if its the same again or a problem with the servo. all fluid levels are correct and theres no leaks.

thanks
 
Firstly I'd stop driving the car till it's sorted. I does sound like the master cylinder again, was it a new one fitted and is there any warrenty on the work carried out by the garage ?
 
used a second hand one, which was in 'good condition' .a friend put it in for me, so thats not a problem. just was curious if it was the same problem or maybe it was the brake servo.
thanks for the reply.
 
ok thanks will get checked by a garage first nd see what they think, but looks like the same problem.
 
Personally I would never use any "second hand" brake components, unless they have been refurbished by the manufacturer.
 
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