Re: IML: Another Imperial Problem

[Ken Miller <kdmiller44@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is a textbook example of a failing master cylinder.  Rebuild or 
replace it and you'll be good for another fourteen years!

Ken Miller
Portland, Oregon

Billimp68@xxxxxxx wrote:

> List,
>  
> A problem surfaced today on my 1968 Crown Coupe, as you might guess, 
> it concerns the brakes.   This car has always had excellent brakes, 
> which never caused a problem, until today.  Here is what happened 
> today, the car had good brakes at the start of the drive, but when I 
> stopped for any reason, stop light, etc, noticed that the brake pedal 
> would slowly sink toward the floor from the pressure of my foot.  At 
> first, a couple of rapid pumps gave a hard pedal, but then the 
> pressure of my foot again caused the pedal to go lower, which allowed 
> the car to creep forward.  Just as I arrived home, had hardly any 
> brakes left at all, more pumping of the brake pedal had no effect.  Of 
> course, I checked the master cylinder for fluid level, and found both 
> compartments full to the brim, The engine runs smooth, which makes me 
> doubt if there is a vacuum leak.   I need your suggestions as to what 
> caused this problem and the fix you might recommend.  I have owned 
> this car for fourteen years and the calipers had been converted to 
> stainless steel sleeves prior to that.
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Bill/Imp, 68's
>
>
>
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