Having Brake Problem
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From: Getzville NY
Having Brake Problem
My '69 was just inspected a couple of weeks ago, so while I have not pulled the wheels, I'm pretty sure my problem is not pads.
My brake pedal is going to the floor without much force exerted on it. I am able to stop, but am not going to take the car out again until I figure this out. I checked the Master Cylinder and it is full.
My question is, where do I start, what are some reasons I would have seemingly no brake pressure?
What do I check?
Sorry for such a basic question, but I'm not a mechanical specialist and would like to try and find a possible obvious solution before I take the car someplace.
Thanks in advance.
My brake pedal is going to the floor without much force exerted on it. I am able to stop, but am not going to take the car out again until I figure this out. I checked the Master Cylinder and it is full.
My question is, where do I start, what are some reasons I would have seemingly no brake pressure?
What do I check?
Sorry for such a basic question, but I'm not a mechanical specialist and would like to try and find a possible obvious solution before I take the car someplace.
Thanks in advance.
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You probably have air in the system. It's a common problem. Pull the wheels and check all four corners for evidence of brake fluid.
Bleeding the system will work for a while, but you need to determine the source of leak.
Bleeding the system will work for a while, but you need to determine the source of leak.
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From: Glen Allen, VA
If you need to bleed the brakes, I recommend a Motive Power Bleeder. I just bought one based on recommendations from this forum and it works as good as everyone said. Do a search and check it out for yourself.
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