Re: IML: Another Imperial Problem

[aeyn <mr85000@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is what happened to my 69, but it was gradual, not sudden
like this.  Master Brake Cylinder failure is VERY likely.

Æyn

--- Ken Miller <kdmiller44@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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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