[DeTomaso] Mushy brakes

[Don Franck]

The pedal does stop, it just feels very mushy.  The brakes were fine, but I
have not driven the car but about 50 miles in the last three years.  This
last time I got in the car was when I noticed the pedal felt "mushy"

Don


On 3/14/08, ProvaMo.com <Pantera007 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> Mushy, usually means air in the system (air can be compressed) or a master
> seal going bad.  I once found a leak in the booster line on one car.
>
> The procedure to bleed the brakes differs slightly depending upon the
> calipers.  The stock caliper has 2 bleed screws.
>
> What do you mean by mushy?  Does the pedal slowly sink to the floor, or
> does
> it stop at some point?
>
>
> Chuck
>
>
>
>
> We have rebuilt all the wheel cylinders and put new pads on.  I still have
> very mushy brakes.  Is there anything else to do other than the master
> cylinder?
>
> If I need to replace the master cylinder, what are your
> recommendations?  I
> only drive on the street.
>
> Don
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