<SNIP> >wretched looking. It does however have a new engine clutch and brakes. I Had the brakes been "pumped up" after the new parts were installed? When new pads are installed, the calipers must be forced backwards in order to fit nice fat new pads around the rotor. This action will force brake fluid back into the reservoir at the master cyl. (and sometimes, out on to the floor) Now assuming that the brake job went smoothly (i.e. didn't have to replace a caliper, no brake lines broke) and some replacement brake fluid was added to the reservoir, maybe the new parts need to be seated by pumping the brake a few times. Check fluid level first and check for fluid on the floor at each tire (leaks). Todd "Project Car 4 Sure" B.