RE: Brake pressure build-up, advice needed.

[Mike Walder <miwa@premier.co.uk>]

>
>My recently acquired '87 CGT really likes to go.  Now, occasionally, it
>has taken to stopping on it's own!  It seems that pressure builds up in
>the brake lines.  All four wheels get braked.  If the car sits, the
>pressure goes away after 20min to an couple of hours.  Sometimes the
>pedal travel is increased after this.  Friday I relieved the pressure by
>loosening the four brake line fitting at the MC, and the pedal relaxed
>somewhat.  Pedal travel was normal, and the brakes were not dragging.
>What could be causing this?  --Gary
>

I've had this problem, it was caused by ATF fluid in the brake system.
Cured by a flush through with fresh fluid.

If you don't know what fluid is in it, it may be worth a try before
replacing expensive bits.


Mike.

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