Re: IML: Brakes on a 63/Super-sensitive

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I have had this occur when the maaster cylinder is about to fail. Can't say why, but that is what happened. What ever is worng should be figured out before the car is driven much.

Paul W.

In an email dated Wed, 9 11 2005 12:05:44 am GMT, "imperialman" <imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>Greetings fellow imperialists
>Would anyone care to make an educated guess as to what would cause brakes to become super sensitive to pedal pressure?. It doesn't act like the shoes are contaminated with fluid.
>By that I mean that the wheels never actually lock up. Its just that the brakes are so sensitive you are almost afraid to step on the pedal.
>This problem is on a 63 Imperial that is for sale and that ?I took for a test drive .
>The seller of the car said that the brakes have been that way for quite a while .
>He said his mechanic told him he couldn't find anything wrong ?with either the shoes or wheel cylinders.
>If I don't buy the car I would at least like to give the ?owner an idea as to what is wrong.
>Very un -imperial braking ?to say the least
> ?Thanks in advance
>.Clay Smith
> 60 Custom
> 67 Crown Coupe
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