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Ahhhh my brakes!

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shockerpimp

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My brakes are acting rather strange lately. They used to be really stiff (i have manual brakes) but suddenly they have been getting really really loose. I can hardly stop with them. What ever could the problem be? Its a '66 Coupe 289 2V, manual brakes, power steering, etc.
 
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probably have air in the lines, try bleeding them. Also check brake fluid level first.
 
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Check the adjustment on the rear brakes. If they're drum, the adjusters may not be taking up the slack as the shoes wear which causes a soft feel to the pedal and longer pedal travel.
 
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