Dave, you can unplug the electrical connector (the red part) from the brake cap. it's a pain to put back on because of limited access thru that hole but it's worth it seeing as the other way will probably break stuff. i would be very intensely checking the vacuum assist hose on the master cylinder for leaks - that sounds like a very plausible answer for your idle and low-brake boost situation!! Andy In a message dated 12/17/02 5:49:48 PM Central Standard Time, doctorDHD@xxxx writes: > What is the best way to investigate this leak? When I take off the > reservoir > cap to refill the master cylinder I have to bend the float because the > electrical connector is in the way. Is this normal? It seems like the > float > will brake. Is this another quirk in the DMC design or in me for not > knowing > how to do it properly? > > My car always seemed to need too much brake pressure to stop and my idle is > > fast and oscillates. Could I have a vacuum leak in this area? > > Dave > 6530 > Soma576@xxxx 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596 Fargo, ND 58102 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]