[DML] Re: Brakes

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You might also have a lot of free-play in the pedal linkage like a
worn pin or bushings. The master cylinder or the booster could even be
loose! If you suspect a problem with the brakes the least you should
do is a through visual inspection. What is the color of the brake
fluid? If it is dark and has not been changed recently the whole
system should be flushed out with new and bled. Check the pads front
and rear. Check the emergency brake.  Drive the car, it should not
pull and it should stop smoothly. A small amount of free-play is
acceptable, a 1/2 inch seems like a lot. I don't recall a spec for it.
BTW a low pedal is an indication that one of the systems (front or
rear) is not working. On the Delorean there is NO proportioning valve
or safety switch to light up and warn you. The brake light ONLY lights
up to warn of low brake fluid or the emergency brake is not completly
released. It is also possible the rod on the booster is not set right
(not likely but possible).
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757  


-- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> I messed with a similar condition for a while assuming it was the 
> master cylinder. However, I dicovered it was a combination of a 
> sticking wheel cylinder and faulty master cylinder. The pedal is low 
> for a reason - you should find out why.
> 
> Harold McElraft - 3354
> 
> 
> 








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