Brake Blues, Need Advice Please

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Mar 14, 2006 | 08:51 AM

ldcoop1

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Brake Blues, Need Advice Please

I have a 74' vette that i purchased about a year ago. it was poorly maintained. the brakes were bad. i have replaced the m/c,booster and front calipers. when i disconnected the left front brake hose, brake fluid started flowing out and did not not stop until the cylinder was empty. the right side did not do this. both sides bled out ok. brakes are fair, but not good enough to put on the road. i will replace the rear when money permits. the car had new rotors and pads on it when i purchased it. the brakes dont go to the floor nor do i get the brake light but there appears to be too much brake pedal travel. can anyone help?
Larry

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:56 AM

SIXFOOTER

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Are the back calipers bleeding ok? Do the rear calipers leak?

Mar 14, 2006 | 09:10 AM

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My '76 assembly manual states that there should be a maximum of 1.8 inches of pedal travel with 80lbs of pressure with the engine off.

Did you replace the rubber brake hoses?

Mar 14, 2006 | 09:12 AM

ldcoop1

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yes, they bleed fine

Mar 14, 2006 | 09:16 AM

ldcoop1

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i inspected the hoses, no leaks, but i do plan to replace. i get a lot more brake travel than i do in my 85. they go about an inch from the floor!

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