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Brakes are NOT fixed.....pedal still soft!! What next...? 200 1985

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posted by  Colin UK on  Sat Mar 16 06:22 CST 2002
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Could it be that the front pads are compressing and causing this?
You might try removing the pads and replacing them with any bit of flat metal thick enough to stop the pistons pumping right out and then see if the pedal is still soft.
It`s a bit of a long shot I know but we seem to be running out of ideas here.
At least trying this won`t cost you anything. I can`t remember if you replaced the front brake hoses as this would be my first bet.You will not see the small growth that a soft hose suffers under pressure and this will cause your problem.
Best of luck,
Colin.





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