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Old Oct 2, 2001 | 09:23 PM
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I can power brake my 81 from stand still and am able to move the car.Also moving at even 30 mph I can't lock up my brakes.My pads are not worn down and I have bled the sytem completely.I thought the master cylinder was by passing and replaced it.I still have same problem.My brake booster is not making any noises and when I disconnect the vacuum to it,then I have a hard pedal.reconnect and have brake boost ok.My brakes do not sqeal either.I have bled brakes and have full steady stream of fluid.
This problem has me stumped.Thanks for the input and wave on. \ ////
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Old Oct 2, 2001 | 09:54 PM
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Default Re: brake problem (all smiles 81)

same problem in my 1980 :( my buddies a brake specialist so im cruising over to his place on sat. with a case of beer and letting him figure it out..i will let u know what he finds..
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Old Oct 2, 2001 | 10:00 PM
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thanks i will appreciate it.I am wondering if it isnt that I have alot of moisture in system causing this problem.
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Old Oct 4, 2001 | 10:34 AM
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when i had this problem i thought it was my master cylinder .turned out to be low vacume due to several vacume leaks
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Old Oct 4, 2001 | 07:00 PM
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thanks for the post and i will check the vacuum system for leaks.
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Old Oct 4, 2001 | 07:02 PM
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Does anyone know how much vacuum there should be at the hose to vacuum booster?And how to check it.Thanks all.
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