Brake Problem on my '68

[sj20343]

I've noticed that my brake pedal was getting closer and closer to the floor. Now, my brake pedal hits the floorboard, and I have no brakes at all. Luckily I was close to home. The master cylinder has plenty of brake fluid, and I do not see any signs of leaks anywhere.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[tomtom72]

Hi sj20343, sounds like your master cylinder gave up. If it is full to the proper level and you have no leaks at the calipers, then the M/C is not translating the pedel motion into fluid preassure because the seals on the pistion are shot. You could rebuild the M/C, or buy a rebuilt one, or buy a new M/C. I would never use rebuilt brake parts, but that is my preference. tt72

 

[IH2LOSE]

Also sounds like a bad master cylender to me.


If your car is a factory correct car I would suggest having the master rebuilt by a company called white post restoration .They have a real quick turn around

 

[BeaterShark]

3'rd opinion it's the MC.

 

[sj20343]

Thanks for everyone's advice. I really appreciate it. Fortuanately, I had just bought a new one a couple of months ago.

Looks like I'll be spending this holiday weekend in my garage. Happy 4th to you all!