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Didn't go so smooth..... 200 1986

OK, I assume you filled the resevoir before you went for your first spin, although you did not say so.

If the pedal is OK now (firm and not too much travel), you need only to get the light turned off.

The light is on because the shuttle valve in the brake junction block has been moved by differential pressure from its central position and cannot get back to center, even after the differential pressure has been relieved.

The junction block is the 7-ported thing, mounted on the driver's-side chassis rail below the master cylinder, to which all your brake lines are attached.

Here's a link to a thread that includes a picture of the shuttle valve parts. Take a look before following the instructions below:

http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=875432

You probably can get the light to go out by:

1. Unscrewing and removing the sensor from the junction block. (The sensor is the thing with the wire attached--remove the wire first). Removing it will free up the shuttle valve.

2. Pressing the brake pedal with not a lot of force. Tthat should center the shuttle valve.

3. Screwing the sensor back in, and reaattaching the wire.

Good luck.
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jds






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