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Glad I could downshift (brake issue) 200 1990

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posted by  Dan D on  Wed Aug 11 13:51 CST 2010
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Today my brakes all but disappeared, in my 1990 240.

I was driving home and hit the brakes in traffic and the pedal was very spongy and I had to pump them to get any real stopping power. I drove slow and kept a distance of at least 4 car lengths between me and the car in front all the 20 miles home. Downshifting to lower my speed before having to hit the brakes.

The strange thing is every other pump they hold fine. I'm on VERY limited funds, please tell me this could just be a fluid(looks old) issue, or something bleeding the lines could fix. I've never done more than replace the pads, as far as brake work is concerned.

Anyone in the central Florida area want to come help (long shot heh)?





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