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Re: brakes to floor! (archive)
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Posted by Tom on January 21, 2001 at 17:49:47:

In Reply to: brakes to floor! posted by Alan on January 21, 2001 at 17:34:58:


Ugh, I suppose I should adress this problem soon. After noting that my brake pedal had lost its firmness, I checked the brake fluid to see that it was low. Fine. I filled it up, and that didn't help. Playing around with the car, I found that pumping the pedal renews the firmness, and also makes the car rev 1400 rpm. I figured, vaccuum. I replaced that line that goes between the booster and the mainifold. (on my 83, by the way) No help. Now, I'm wondering what major component has failed. THe booster? is there a leak somewhere along the lines? I haven't noticed the fluid leaking out again, and I can't say I've even done more than glanced at it since I've owned the car, so it could have been like that. This problem is definitely new, and my brakes are pretty badly compromised, so I suppose I should fix it. On the lighter side, my 83 just celebrated its 160,000 mi. anneversary with no (knock knock) major problems! I hope it stays that way. Thanks in advance everyone!
-alan
83 320i
79 320i

You may have to bleed the slave cylinder


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