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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 09:14 AM
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I've restored a 68 and can't get the manual brakes like they need to be. They'll stop but barely, they will not slide the tires. They don't pull to one side. I've turned rotors, and replaced all parts with professionaly rebuilt parts except for the perportioning valve and blead them several times. Any one have any ideas?
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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might need a new master cylinder..i hear guys all the time going through at least 2-3 before they find a good one.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 10:08 AM
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Default Re: Weak Brakes (REDSHARKONBOYDS)
thanks, i've even tried that. I guess i'll replace the valve, i'm not sure how it works, but i guess they can go bad.
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