1986 Brake problems

eeh1025 · 02-03-2003, 01:13 PM

I have an 86 gt and i have blead the brakes and the pads and rotors are good. When i go to stop i have to push all the way do on the pedal before it will stop, if feels like they need to be blead but theres no more air in the lines. thanks for your help.

Coupe Devil · 02-03-2003, 03:45 PM

If you are sure the brakes have been bled properly and there is no air present in the system. I think my next step would be to replace the booster and master cyl. You should get more opionon on this however as I am no expert.

Bradley

gtsr515 · 02-04-2003, 06:47 PM

Sounds like you may have a low brake fluid level?, are you sure you don't have any air in the lines? how about leaks?

Tell us more about what you did BEFORE the problem started.

Good luck, Camaro's suck!

Jay

eeh1025 · 02-04-2003, 06:52 PM

Hey there the fluid is good and i have bleed them out alot but theres no air. when i go the car it was like that. thanks alot.

gtsr515 · 02-04-2003, 10:08 PM

How about the master cylinder then? Can you pump up pressure, hold it, and the pedal sinks?.....that is usually a master cylinder or a leak at the caliper, there are brass washers that seal the banjo bolt at the caliper, did you mess with those, look for a leak on the inside of the wheel.

Also, this car doesn't have an adjustable brake bias knob that your not aware of does it?

Are you sure your calipers are not leaking?

Bad/leaky brake line(s)???

Are the rears really wasted???????? yank your ebrake and see how the rears feel, or if you can take a look.

Vacuum leaks maybe?????????

Other than that, I'm lost.

Good luck, Camaro's suck!

Jay

sn95gt19 · 02-04-2003, 10:37 PM

when you bleed them start at the one farthest away from the master cylinder.

eeh1025 · 02-05-2003, 12:16 PM

Hey guys i did checked everything and it was the master cylinder and i replaced and the brakes work great. thanks alot for your help.

02-03-2003, 01:13 PM	#1
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	1986 Brake problems I have an 86 gt and i have blead the brakes and the pads and rotors are good. When i go to stop i have to push all the way do on the pedal before it will stop, if feels like they need to be blead but theres no more air in the lines. thanks for your help.

02-03-2003, 03:45 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	If you are sure the brakes have been bled properly and there is no air present in the system. I think my next step would be to replace the booster and master cyl. You should get more opionon on this however as I am no expert. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-04-2003, 06:47 PM	#3
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Brakes Sounds like you may have a low brake fluid level?, are you sure you don't have any air in the lines? how about leaks? Tell us more about what you did BEFORE the problem started. Good luck, Camaro's suck! Jay __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

02-04-2003, 10:08 PM	#5
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Brakes How about the master cylinder then? Can you pump up pressure, hold it, and the pedal sinks?.....that is usually a master cylinder or a leak at the caliper, there are brass washers that seal the banjo bolt at the caliper, did you mess with those, look for a leak on the inside of the wheel. Also, this car doesn't have an adjustable brake bias knob that your not aware of does it? Are you sure your calipers are not leaking? Bad/leaky brake line(s)??? Are the rears really wasted???????? yank your ebrake and see how the rears feel, or if you can take a look. Vacuum leaks maybe????????? Other than that, I'm lost. Good luck, Camaro's suck! Jay __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

02-04-2003, 10:37 PM	#6
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	when you bleed them start at the one farthest away from the master cylinder. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

02-04-2003, 06:52 PM	#4
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Hey there the fluid is good and i have bleed them out alot but theres no air. when i go the car it was like that. thanks alot.

02-05-2003, 12:16 PM	#7
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Hey guys i did checked everything and it was the master cylinder and i replaced and the brakes work great. thanks alot for your help.

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