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Old 06-29-2011, 06:40 PM
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My 85 just developed a new problem today. Seems that when I stop at a light I have good brake pressre but as I sit the pedal starts to fade until I'm drifting. Pump the brake and I have pressure again. The master cylinder is full, front is a hair low. I checked the lines and under the car and didn't find any leaks. I just had the system flushed and refilled about a month ago.
from what I have read seems like a failing Master Cylinder but I wanted to check before I waste my money. If it is I may do SS brakelines at the same time.
Old 06-29-2011, 06:53 PM
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Since you're not loosing fluid--you have classic symptoms of a bad master cylinder
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Old 06-29-2011, 07:20 PM
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Damn they aint cheap either 232 from NAPA new

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