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I have a 1999 dodge ram 4x4. I replaced my brake MC and I bleed the brakes but I am occasionally still getting a soft brake pedal. Any ideas. No leaks and not loosing any fluids.

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You more than likely still have some air in the system. I would recommend you bleed them again. Bleed in this manner. Start at the RR, then move to the LR, then RF, and end at the LF. If you bleed them properly you will remove all the air from the system.

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