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Hey I think I might get a 70 vette and the brakes go to the floor with little stopping power. What could cause this?
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box
It could be just air in the lines and you need to bleed the brakes, or it could be something more serious. Look in side the tires and see if they are wet this could mean bad wheel cylinders.
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I would assume the worst...if the problem was an easy fix, why wouldn't the seller take care of it and not have the brakes be an issue?
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Plan on a complete brake inspection by a competent mechanic. These
things are notorious for bad calipers and boosters. Maybe plan on worst
case, a complete brake overhaul and adjust your purchase price from
there.
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Hey guys all good points I will look into that this weekend and I will keep you posted.
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Yup...if you plan for the worst, there'll be no surprises!
Most likely is going to be a bad master cyl, but you can't disregard the likelihood of the calipers, and rotors being bad. Hope it works out, and you do get it...(unless it's a turd, then, I hope you walk away!
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Most likely is going to be a bad master cyl, but you can't disregard the likelihood of the calipers, and rotors being bad. Hope it works out, and you do get it...(unless it's a turd, then, I hope you walk away!
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If it's been sitting for a long time it could have bad seals in both the calipers and master cylinder.
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