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Low Pedal #2341955 07/23/17 02:06 PM 07/23/17 02:06 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 395 Milan Ohio C ct440rod OP enthusiast
ct440rod OP enthusiast C Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 395 Milan Ohio	70 Challenger notice break pedal going further down then normal. adjusted break and same. Front part of master cylinder was out of fluid. Does that mean I only have to bleed front Breaks ? Stock break and master . . thanks 'Gregg

Re: Low Pedal [Re: ct440rod] #2341957 07/23/17 02:10 PM 07/23/17 02:10 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ... amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot.
amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	yup but won't hurt to bleed brakes all around to be sure. and inspect lines, etc, to see where that fluid went/is leaking. Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: Low Pedal [Re: ct440rod] #2341978 07/23/17 02:55 PM 07/23/17 02:55 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Front reservoir feeds the REAR brakes. Fix the leak. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Low Pedal [Re: ct440rod] #2341979 07/23/17 02:55 PM 07/23/17 02:55 PM
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floridian pro stock F Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,574 Lakeland FL	If you can't find an obvious leak, check the MC/booster.. I have seen the booster suck brake fluid.....

Re: Low Pedal [Re: Supercuda] #2341989 07/23/17 03:19 PM 07/23/17 03:19 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ... amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot.
amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	Originally Posted By Supercuda Front reservoir feeds the REAR brakes. Fix the leak. And the rear shoes might be all worn away, so check that. Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: Low Pedal [Re: ct440rod] #2341995 07/23/17 03:33 PM 07/23/17 03:33 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Theoretically, the self adjuster should compensate for worn shoes, if it's not, fix it. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Low Pedal [Re: Supercuda] #2342003 07/23/17 03:58 PM 07/23/17 03:58 PM
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TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,304 Omaha Ne	I'll guess rear cylinders are leaking www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Low Pedal [Re: TJP] #2342043 07/23/17 05:16 PM 07/23/17 05:16 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	As said, find/fix the leak in the rear brake half of the system (MC/wheel cyl/lines) then bleed the MC then bleed the rear drums. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Low Pedal [Re: ct440rod] #2342077 07/23/17 07:18 PM 07/23/17 07:18 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 395 Milan Ohio C ct440rod OP enthusiast
ct440rod OP enthusiast C Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 395 Milan Ohio	Just have 100 miles on it from a 15 year restore. Don't see any leaks guess have to pull the back drums off.

Re: Low Pedal [Re: ct440rod] #2342202 07/23/17 11:49 PM 07/23/17 11:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,304 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,304 Omaha Ne	Originally Posted By ct440rod Just have 100 miles on it from a 15 year restore. Don't see any leaks guess have to pull the back drums off. It may be possible that whomever bled the brakes failed to fill the reservoir after doing so. A quick drum pull will confirm if you have leaky cylinders, www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

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