Date:         Sat, 24 Aug 2002 01:29:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Strange Brake Issue
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My guess is crud in the master cylinder. How black is the fluid?? Flush and
bleed the system yearly, and don't forget the clutch.

At 01:20 AM 08/24/2002, you wrote:
>This is getting strange, my brakes about once every 3 months suddenly
>go almost to the floor but then pump up fine and firm, and don't but me for
>another quarter.  Any ideas??

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