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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Default spungy brake pedal just out of winter storage

Purchased our 05 roadster back on laborday of 12 put about 2600 miles on before November . put er in storage for the winter. got her out yesterday and when I first stopped the car the brake pedal went over half way to the floor. brakes are working fine and can be pumped slightly to get the pedal to the top where it should be. no fluid has leaked over winter.......is there a vaceum leak or what? please help if you can....thanks ross.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Default Re: spungy brake pedal just out of winter storage

well vacuum leak would cause you to have no pressure wouldnt it?? Get the brakes bleed get some new fluid and see what the does for you!
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Easley15
well vacuum leak would cause you to have no pressure wouldnt it?? Get the brakes bleed get some new fluid and see what the does for you!
Vacuum leak = stopping a tank by dragging a stick.. LOL.

You'll have a solid pedal.. but you can stand on top of it and hope it slows down..

Pedal travel and pumping to build with no leaks at wheels or otherwise would be a sign of the master cylinder loosing the pressure.
 

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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Vacuum leak = stopping a tank by dragging a stick.. LOL.

You'll have a solid pedal.. but you can stand on top of it and hope it slows down..
so are you agreeing or disagreeing with the brake bleed
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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so are you agreeing or disagreeing with the brake bleed
I'm agreeing that's at least where I'd start..
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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I had a similar issue with my roadster recently. The BAS/ESP light was on and the brake peddle had a lot of play. I had the brake fluid flushed, filled, and bled, and no problems since then. Cost was about $100 (including a full alignment).
 
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