Brake pedal goes to the floor
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Brake pedal goes to the floor
I have a 2003 S-Type 3L with 100K miles. I was driving with a brake pedal one minute, turned on my street, and the pedal went to the floor. I was still able to stop the car in my driveway. Did new rotors and pads 5K miles ago. All was well since then. I checked the reservoir, and it was full, thought the fluid looked dirty. I have had the car for 5 years and have not ever changed the fluid. With the car off, I pumped the pedal and it pumped up stiff. With my foot on the brake, I started the car and the pedal went to the floor. I read through every brake related post. It looks like a fluid change and/or replace the master cylinder. Did I miss another potential cause? I am not a mechanic, but I can hold my own with a how to guide. Is there some gotcha waiting for me in replacing the master cylinder? Thank you in advance for the advice.
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