2012 Chevrolet Impala · Repair Cost Breakdown
The case
“Pedal slowly sinks when held. No external leak visible. Brakes work but feel mushy.”
What it turned out to be
Master cylinder internal seal leaking past. Replaced master cylinder, full system bleed.
The repair bill
Total
$540
$540
Parts
$195
$195
Labor
$345
$345
Did you know?
A sinking pedal with no leak is the classic master cylinder failure pattern. Don't ignore it.
🛠 Tools & parts for this kind of repair
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Could you have guessed it?
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