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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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I have a 73 convertible that is having braking problems.The pedal goes right to the floor.I tried to pump them up and nothing changes.I have bled them countless times and there doesnt seem to be air in line but then again maybe im wrong.Is it possible the problem is the booster?I also changed a caliper becouse of small leak and still nothing.If there is any words of wisdom on this issue I would certainly be grateful.Im getting increasingly frustrated.I have a couple c3s and I never encountered this before. Thanks, larry
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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A bad booster would likely make the pedal hard as a rock....because you'd have no power assist.
99% you probably still have air in the system.
You do know there are TWO bleeders on each back wheel - yes?


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Air somewhere I think, maybe in the master.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Also, make sure your master cylinder is not the problem....good luck!
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