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Subject: Soft Brakes
From: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:05:03 -0400
Hi Fellow Spitters,

I am having the following problem on my '79 Spitfire:


When it is really hot (both the car and the ambient temperature)  my brake
pedal will slowly sink towards the floorboards. They can be pumped up but
the pedal  still sinks inder constant application.


When everything is cool, an elephant (or any other large animal of your
choice) could stand on the brakes and they would still be firm.

My car has new front calipers, rear wheel cylinders, and brake hoses, and
fresh fluid.

What say thou?


Atwell Haines
'79 Spitfire  FM96062 UO

Succasunna, NJ USA

OPTIMIST: A Spitfire owner who expects his car to run FLAWLESSLY and
fastens his seat belts BEFORE starting his car.

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