85 trans am rear brakes not working
02-19-2012, 02:32 PM
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Car: 1985 Firebird Trans Am
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85 trans am rear brakes not working
So the other day i did an oil and tranny fluid change and i decided to run through the gears while the car was up on the stands. when i started braking only my front wheels stopped, the back ones kept on going. I have no idea whats wrong. I have semi squishy brake pedal( squishy till about half way down) and i just bought a brand new master cylinder. I also recently lowered the rear end to get my gas tank out could that have done something to the brake lines? I have no idea whats going on someone please help.
02-19-2012, 02:39 PM
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Re: 85 trans am rear brakes not working
If it's drums in the rear they might just need to be adjusted. Google how to adjust drum brakes, it's very easy. Half-way squishy brake pedal is an indicator of a rear brake issue.
02-19-2012, 02:50 PM
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Re: 85 trans am rear brakes not working
I have discs in the rear
02-19-2012, 03:23 PM
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Re: 85 trans am rear brakes not working
i decided to run through the gears while the car was up on the stands. when i started braking only my front wheels stopped, the back ones kept on going. I have no idea whats wrong.
I have semi squishy brake pedal( squishy till about half way down) and i just bought a brand new master cylinder.
I have semi squishy brake pedal( squishy till about half way down) and i just bought a brand new master cylinder.
http://members.shaw.ca/crussel/recalls/86c28/86c28.html
Did you bench bleed the master?
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02-19-2012, 06:25 PM
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Re: 85 trans am rear brakes not working
No i didnt bench bleed it. It might be helpful to know that when i bled the brakes there was a tiny bit of fluid coming out with no presure at all.
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