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Bad Brakes - 5/21/2006 10:30:26 AM

danlewi

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I have a mystery I've been trying to solve with my brakes that has been going on for several months. Back in the fall I replaced the master cylinder on my 73 super. Within that time I have also replaced all the wheel cylinders. After replacing the leaky master cylinder and much bleeding I would find a small amount of air in the master. However, I have lost NO fluid. Is it possible for air to be coming from the resevoir somehow? This being the low pressure side of the system I haven't really considered it having a significant effect in this dilemma. Any ideas?

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RE: Bad Brakes - 7/11/2006 11:40:53 PM

Springer

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When you installed the master cylinder, did you bleed the air out of it on the work bench before installing it onto the car?

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RE: Bad Brakes - 7/14/2006 1:24:41 PM

danlewi

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No, I hadn't bled the master and I've wondered if that's the source of my frustrations. I'll have to go to the auto parts store and invest in a bleeding kit for the master. Unfortunately, this is my daily driver, so I haven't had much opportunity to tear it down or the help to bleed the system. I drive it a short distance to work, so I've learned to tolerate it 'til that time, but I won't suffer anyone else to drive it 'til it's fixed. Thanks for the advice!

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