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Another thought 200 1985

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posted by  Philip Pan on  Fri Mar 15 04:25 CST 2002
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I've read the others' posts and assume you've checked out the adjustment rod, etc. I agree that it doesn't sound like the booster is at fault. When you get a hard pedal with the engine off, do you actually get stopping power?

So, this may be too easy, but there are many places that can leak brake fluid: the distribution block, the proportioning valve in front and the line juncture in the rear where one line splits into two and any other line fitting. Any fluid seepage at any of those places? Any seepage at any caliper? If it isn't air in the system or a bad master, then the system might be losing fluid. Is you fluid level dropping?

Good luck! I agree that it was hideous for the shop to release the car with the brakes working so poorly, not without at least a written warning not to drive the car on public roads.
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'84 '285' rice-eater with lotsa hp & performance goodies






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