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[rawky]

Hello All,

I think I have this problem solved but just want to be sure I'm right. My brake pedal is squidgy basically, and the car is very slowly losing brake fluid. There aren't any noticable drips under any of the brakes themselves though.

The other week, I bled the front brakes to be sure there was no air in there. When I bled the front right caliper the brake pedal became really hard (ooer) like it should do. NO air came out though. After a few pumps of the pedal however it was back to it's old squidgy self. I was going to rebuild the master cylinder? Or is the front right brake where my problems lie?

I have adjusted the rear brakes by the way, as I know this can cause squidgyness.

Cheers!

[ibrooks]

You got a servo? Iffy seals in the master cylinder can result in brake fluid being drawn into the engine if you have so you wouldn't necessarily see drips.

Spongy brakes though can also be down to dodgy flexible brake hoses - if they have broken down they can expand as you press the pedal. Can't see that changing by bleeding the brakes though.

Iain

[Jordie]

id replace the hoses if you dont know how old they are. In doing so, you can re-new the brake fluid and bleed all 4 brakes. brakes are a vital part and worth spending the money and time on getting them right.

[rawky]

I do have a servo yeah.

Ok, I'll rebuild the master then!