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Re: Brake drop poll

To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Brake drop poll
From: "Doug Hofer" <doug@triad.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 07:01:32 -0400
I have a '69.  I've replaced the shoes and springs, the master cylinder, and
bled the system several times (sometimes involentarily) and use DOT-4.

No luck yet.  I have no leaks in the rear cylinders, but they may be next on
my hunt.

----- Original Message -----
From: <CLund66@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 2:56 AM
Subject: Brake drop poll


> Hello Listers,
>
> Dick suggested starting a poll on the dreaded reverse brake drop.  My
brake
> pedal started dropping off while my car is reversing about 8 years ago.  I
> have completely rebuilt everything in my brake system.  The only thing I
> haven't replaced are the rotors.  The only thing that I can think of at
this
> point that may have an effect is the worn(ovaled) brake pedal/master
cylinder
> attachment point.  Then again, I may be grasping at straws.
>
> If anyone has any ideas or would just like to commiserate, let me know
>
> Chris Lundstrom
> San Francisco
> Tired '72 tr6

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