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1966 Soft brake pedal is this normal?

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my car was parked for approx 2-3 months on a sloped ramp, now the brake pedal seems to be soft.

It feels like when i first installed the new disc brakes 7 months ago,, they eventually became harder.

Is it normal did the car leak brake fluid is it possible the brake hard lines cracked etc...

or will it go back to normal after use?

I can barely stop the car at slow speed or rolling.
 

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Any change in Pedal feel indicates an issue in the brake system. Brakes on early mustangs have firm pedals by todays comaprison. However i you added disks and power booster you might feel a bit more softer than any manual system.
First you should inspect each brake drum/disk location for any signs of leaks. if the fuild is lower in the master cylynder than you left it before parking, its got a leak. this also can let air inside which compresses and give a soft pedal. It would be a good idea to bleed the brake system fully just in case.

Another culprit can be the flexible brake lines. They should be replaced if more than 10 years old. they often look good on the outside but can swell or even fail under pressure.
 

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So I checked the brake fluid reservoir, I assume that's low, so im guessing there is a leak somewhere, I will try to get a mechanic to come and inspect it.

The fluid has to be to the top?
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Um, yeah, the front brake is low, and the rear is dry. Should be 1/8" from the top.
 

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2+2GT said:
Um, yeah, the front brake is low, and the rear is dry. Should be 1/8" from the top.
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does that mean the smaller one on the left is for rear and the bigger one on the right is for the front?
 

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You Asked:

"does that mean the smaller one on the left is for rear and the bigger one on the right is for the front?"

The answer:

YES!
 

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I got a better angle, I will contact the mechanic today
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