Q: Break problems

asked by on December 31, 2016

I have two new calipers in the front an also replaced the master cylinder I've bled all 4 calipers and bench bled the master cylinder I dnt see any leaks anywhere yet the pedal still goes to the floor after a couple pumps it tightens up then wait a second an it goes right to the floor again and the breaks dnt work

My car has 165000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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