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| jr91472 |
 Aug 7 2004, 06:02 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..."  Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437  |
While driving the other day, all was fine. Suddenly the pedal goes to the floor! I pull over using the hand brake. I fool around in a open parking lot and the problem persist momentarily then suddenly dissappears. Now the brakes seem fine.
After limping home (with no more problems) I can see no obvious issues (i.e. plenty of brake fluid, no leaks or wetness anywhere including the m/c). Although, I am probably over due in replacing the brake fluid. Also, when I say the pedal went to the floor, it wasn't like I was stepping on air, but my braking power probably went down to about 25%. Clearly it is time for some brake work, but how much and where to start? Is it possible for the m/c to fail intermittently? signed lucky |
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| jr91472 |
Aug 7 2004, 12:09 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
Thanks all.
I have rubber lines on front and braided on rear (don't ask.....). I will start there and then move directly to the m/c. It has never been rebuilt so......as soon as I finish all my other projects (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I'll do that. Ah...now I get wrestle with 17 vs 19mm......I luv my car thanks again JR |
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jr91472 Brakes, then no brakes, now brakes? Aug 7 2004, 06:02 AM
SirAndy my guesses:
either air in the system, sticky pisto... Aug 7 2004, 09:27 AM sgomes Hmmm interesting and scary :o puzzle.....
1) P... Aug 7 2004, 10:20 AM cooltimes Air. Bleed the system. Air bubbles do tricks like ... Aug 7 2004, 10:28 AM McMark Replace your master cylinder. I had a friend roll... Aug 7 2004, 10:32 AM sixerdon From my experience, I would ask if you have rubber... Aug 7 2004, 11:13 AM Brad Roberts Dont rebuild master cylinders. Replace them.
I... Aug 7 2004, 12:14 PM jr91472 Thanks Brad. So lines first.
JR Aug 7 2004, 05:46 PM
HarveyH WARNING - NPC
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