Posted June 1, 200915 yr comment_285304 Hey GuysI just took my car out of storage and I am having an issue with braking. My brake pedal is super hard to press down and it does not brake well at all. IDEAS??Thanks Frankie Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32040-brake-pedal-hard-to-push/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 200915 yr comment_285306 Problem with the power assist. No vacuum, vacuum leak in the hose, or a failed power booster (master-vac). Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32040-brake-pedal-hard-to-push/#findComment-285306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 200915 yr comment_285320 Seized caliper pistons? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32040-brake-pedal-hard-to-push/#findComment-285320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 200915 yr comment_285328 1) After sitting for you long you may need to bleed your lines. 2) Have you checked your brake fluid?? 3) Pull off your rear drums and see if your pistons are moving by one person looking at the pistons and another putting on the brakes. Do the same thing to the front............no drum to remove 4) After sitting for you long you may need to bleed your lines. There are a lot of articles on this topic, have you researched any? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32040-brake-pedal-hard-to-push/#findComment-285328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 200915 yr Author comment_285331 Okay thanks guysSoon as it stops stormin outside I'll check the above.Much appreciatedFrankie Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32040-brake-pedal-hard-to-push/#findComment-285331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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