Soft Brakes in 89 100 FWD?

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> Wagon was in the shop for brake inspection and low
> beam switch repair, after I left brakes were very soft
> in stop and go trip home (seven miles).  I had to pull
> over and wait for traffic to free up.  The mechanic
> says my master cylinder is pooped out and wants to
> look at it again and complete the lo beam work.  What
> do you think could be the problem so I can ask him to
> do a thorough check.  Previous check consisted of " I
> drove it around the block and they seemed OK."  Bomb
> other?

Brakes bled incorrectly.  Either a pressure bleeder wasn't used, or
the proprtioning valve wasn't bled in the sequence.

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 Phil Payne
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