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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Default 78' brake problems

I recently bought a 78' corvette and I'm having a problem with the brakes. The brake pedal will nearly go to the floor befor you stop. I can't pump the pedal and get any pressure either. Is there any adjustment I can do or has anyone run into this problem before?
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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Have you bled the brakes? I had a problem with my calipers leaking air into the system but you could pump them back up. The master cylinder could be shot if it will never pump up. Do you see leaks near any of the calipers or lines?
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