brakes 124 1981 spider

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veloce

brakes 124 1981 spider

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i know i am one those gays that just asks questions and never give any advice only because i am non than expert to give one .at this time i have a problem with my brakes .i changed four calipers five hoses master cylinder power booster proportioned valve vacuumed the all system refilled with new fluid bled the system but still having low pedal and fills that only the back brakes are working with everything new should the car stop on a dime.PLEASE HELP
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seabeelt
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Your car is a: Fiat Spider - 1971 BS1
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Re: brakes 124 1981 spider

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First, these cars never stopped on a dime. That said, I have locked up my brakes to keep from hitting an idiot that pulled out in front of us.

Second, one step at a time. Do you have firm pedal, or is it squishy soft? ( should be a little pedal travel then firm pedal as brakes are applie),; next does the pedal fade, meaning after brakes are applied will the pedal slowly go to the floor , say at a stop light or any other time you have an occasion to keep pressure on the pedal?

Do all of the brakes work, front and rear. Front should be more prominent than the rear and grip first ( hence the thicker pads on the front)?

Does the car pull left or right while applying the brake?

Answering these questions will help narrow down if you have a problem or not and point folks in the right direction to provide assistance.

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Michael and Deborah Williamson
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1971 Spider - Vesper -scrapped
1979 Spider - Seraphina - our son's car now sold
1972 Spider - Tortellini- our son's current
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Your car is a: 1970 Sport Spider
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Re: brakes 124 1981 spider

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If only the back brakes are working then you didn't bleed the system fully. If you did not bench bleed the master cylinder then you will find it takes a lot of fluid and time to get it done in the car. One of the easiest ways to diagnose air in the system is to put a clear tube on the caliper outlet, open it, and see if you have bubbles.

All that said, I hate to bitch but try some capitalization and punctuation, your post is very hard to comprehend.
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