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> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:14:36 -0700
> From: "Cliff Daniel" <(email redacted)>
> Subject: RE: [CM] Can't get firm brake pedal
> To: "A list for owners of Classic Mustangs"
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> Did you bleed all 4 corners
> starting with the one furthest from the master cylinder?

No. Since I only did maintenance on the fronts, I bled them only before
testing. They worked fine before changing the hoses which I changed only
because they had visible cracks. I had good brakes beforehand.
>
> In my experience with other (non Ford) cars, I've had to really
"whack" the
> brake pedal to get the brake warning light switch to return to center
and
> turn off. Combo valves on older systems get gummed up over time, and
it
> takes a shock to move them back sometimes. But yours comes back with
> pumping, which points to air in the line.

Agree.
>
> As for the obvious questions.............
> No leaks on the new hoses I assume?

No leaks

> Master cylinder always full while bleeding and not sucking air?

Not allowed to suck air at master cylinder or caliper.

> Defective new hose expanding making the pedal soft?

I will check that out.

>
> That's all I can think of. I hate mystery car problems, I wish you
luck
> solving yours.
>
Thanks, Cliff. I hate mystery problems too, but was hoping someone else
might have had this problem with the mystery cure ;-)

Anyone else have suggestions?