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OK, I need some help with my '67 G.T.500.

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by J.Bailey, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. J.Bailey

    J.Bailey Well-Known Member

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    I drive it about once every 2-3 weeks for about 12-15 miles per trip. I return after one trip and the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. I check and it's low on brake fluid. I fill it up. A couple of weeks later I drive it again and by the time I get back it's doing the same thing. No brakes. Obviously I'm no mechanic. Can you tell me what the problem sounds like? What if anything should I tell my mechanic? Should I fill up the reservoir and drive the 8 miles to his garage through little traffic and around 8 traffic lights? Thanks in advance and you guys are the best!!!
     
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    Well you obviously have a leak. First run your hand under the brake master cylinder and feel for wetness. If its wet then the master cylinder is leaking. Sometimes they leak around the brake lines at the master. If it is dry they sometime leak at the back of the master cylinder and leak down the back onto the booster. If you dont see anything there,crawl under the car and look for drips. Brake lines can rust out and leak. If nothing in view then pull off the rear wheels and brake drums. Check the wheel cylinders for leaks. Strong possibility. I'm leaning towrds a Master Cylinder leak. Very common.
    Hope this helps.
    Jim
     
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    Hi to a 67 owner. First I would not drive,nor take any chances driving a car without good brakes.You should look for any type of fluid leaks with a flashlight.If you dont see anything the fluid loss could be from the master cylinder-into the booster.If the car pulls as you apply the brakes it could be a wheel cylinder or brake caliper leaking.Please be careful!! Many of the parts are available from various sources,so let us know what you need.And consider a safe way (car trailer-u haul or tiltbed) to transport you to the shop.It may also be repairable in your home garage.Give this some careful thought.Keep us posted
    Regards P.D.:D
     
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    Also check the large vacuum hose that connects the booster and engine. Have seen a number of cars where the leaking master cylinder is leaking to the booster and the vacuum pulls the fluid into the engine :( through the vacuum hose. Check and see if it's "wet" inside and if so if its brake fluid
     
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    By the way, brake fluid will absolutely destroy any paint that it comes in contact with for any amount of time so be very careful.
    Cheers,
    Carl
     

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