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1952-59 Ford No brakes !

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by Shane Spencer, Dec 7, 2010.

  1. Shane Spencer
    Joined: Oct 3, 2009
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    Shane Spencer
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    so the 54 has been sitting for a few weeks while weve been doing some work. its been cold as balls here in md. ~ 5 - 15 degress at night. and now i have no brakes. ive been pumping the hell outta them to get the fluid back through but no success yet. and my cap is frozen on the reservoir for now. Any suggestions while im waiting for some warmer weather ? im gonna do some adjustments the manual suggested as well
     
  2. carnut341
    Joined: Oct 20, 2008
    Posts: 151

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    Sounds like you have water in your brake system because brake fluid shouldnever freeze!
     
  3. carnut341
    Joined: Oct 20, 2008
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    carnut341
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    Sounds like you have water in your brake system because brake fluid shouldnever freeze!
     
  4. parklane
    Joined: Oct 17, 2009
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    When you say you have no brakes, do you mean that the pedal goes to the floor or, that you have pedal but will not stop car??
     
  5. Shane Spencer
    Joined: Oct 3, 2009
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    Shane Spencer
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    pedal goes right to the floor. brakes worked fine before this. its sat for a few weeks in the cold and now nothing.
     
  6. JeffB2
    Joined: Dec 18, 2006
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    Look around the backing plates see if you see any signs of fluid and look under the dash around the pedal rod and master cyl boot.
     

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