G Brakes - reply

[John Hertog <crossram@xxxx>]

Hi Val, and all

First, let me state that I experienced a computer crash last 48 hours. If
some of you sent me e-mails during that period, they disappeared in the
crash. If it was important, please resend.

Brake fluid just doesn't disappear. It either leaked out of a wheel
cylinder, or out the back of the master cylinder, or out of a rotted brake
line. Carefully examine your entire brake system visually to determine where
the leak is. Look under each of the backing plates for signs of wetness.
You will find visual traces of all the brake fluid that disappeared
somewhere. That will be the cause your problem.

Worst case, if you can's see it with the wheels /drums still installed,
remove all, and check each wheel cylinder in turn, peeling back the rubber
dust cover , looking for signs of seepage and wetness. Hopefully you will
find the culprit in the front - before having to fight the rear drums.

Good luck
John Hertog
Sag Harbor NY

----- Original Message -----
From: "Val Jeffers" <edward1108@xxxx>
To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 9:29 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] G Brakes


Went out yesterday to move and the pedal goes to the floor. Had new master
cylinder aproximately 7 or 8 years ago plus new linings last year. Brakes
had seemed a little "spongey" but I thought they needed adjusting. Where
should I start ?


Thanks Guys,


Val Jeffers


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