Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2000 12:55:29 GMT From: coxinga <coxinganopsameja.com> Subject: Re: Loss of brake peddle
In article <393828AC.DBCED46Cnopsamdtcarlson.net>, Don Martorelli <dmartorellinopsamdtcarlson.net> wrote: > I have a '87 900T convert. It has just 34,000 miles (yes original > miles). I just got it last September, but I know the hoses to the > calipers have been replaced 5-8 years ago. In Feb. I had the front > calipers rebuilt and new pads put on. A few weeks ago I was driving in > the city, stop and go, with the temp in the 80's. The brake peddle was > soft and went to the floor. Pumping helped a little. The brakes did > apply and I was going so slowly that stopping was not a problem. I > thought that maybe the fluid was contaminated with moisture so last > weekend I replaced the fluid and bled the system. A few days ago in > stop and go traffic on a warm day the same thing happened. Master cyl > going? Anyone with any ideas as to the problem? This is only happening > when the system gets hot. > > My '89 900S has the same problem. The brake peddle went soft during stop and go traffic in hot weather. It is otherwise fine in cooler weather. I have already bought the master cylinder about a year ago. Didn't think it was serious enough to replace it. May be I should. coxinga -- Coxinga/ The 17th century warlord, son of a pirate, who was bestowed the last name of Ming emperors. He defeated the Dutch to capture Formosa. A rare victory in the struggle against colonialism by the East. It spelled the beginning of the end for the Dutch East India Co. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.