Brake saga

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> Saturday afternoon I reseated the front ABS sensors (did the rear ones last
> week) and bled the system in an attempt to cure the strange 5mph ABS failure
> and the disappearing pedal. Didn't test it yesterday because of a snowfall
> (no way was I going to take the car out into those conditions with suspect
> brakes) but I took it out tonight. The ABS switch-off has gone but now the
> pedal drops totally as the car stops. If I let the pedal rise again there's
> pressure but it will sink to the floor if I really press on it. I figure
> that there's either a leak or the MC is shot - ...

If there's a leak you'll find yourself refilling the reservoir and
looking at puddles on the floor.

If there isn't, it's the master cylinder.

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 Phil Payne
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