Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 17:20:34 -0500 From: kai-mingnopsamlear.com (Kai-ming Mei) Subject: Re: 85 900T brake Q?
If your not leaking or losing fluid, it's probably the master cyl seals. A new one is $100 in the US. That's the whole thing new, a repair kit is even less. In article <37a34720nopsam2.vip.uk.com>, "rick.jones" <rick.jonesnopsamonline.co.uk> wrote: > Hi all > > I've got an 85 900T 8 valve which has a prob with the brakes. The pedal > feels firm enough when car is standing, but fire the engine up and the pedal > drops (when pressed) to the floor, with the brakes hardly effective at all. > I suspect the servo, as I've bled the brakes and they seem ok (no bubbles > etc). Theres no grey smoke from the exhaust, but I still suspect the servo > in some way. > > a) does this sound likely, or .. > > b) could it be a rubber brake hose expanding & contracting & therefore > reducing braking efficiency? Like I say, with the engine off, the pedal > feels AOK. > > Comments anyone? > > Other than that the car is pretty good ... for sale for about £500ish > > cheers > Rick
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