Classic/Antique Car Repair/brake pressure

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Expert: - 11/9/2009


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hey brad,
i own a 66 gt fstback.i havent started or driven in aprox 2mth.
i started it this weekend and as i was backing out of my driveway i realized that i had no brke pressure and coudnt stop.i did not see a puddle of fluid and am not sure what the problem is. is it possible any seals have dried up? iam new to this and am not sure where to start.iwas unsure how to open the reservior and did noy want to damage anything.also is there a repair manual i can purchase to get my way around any other possible issues? i appreciate any help you can offer.thanks so much

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The brake problem sounds like a failed master cylinder. As to a book, check out E Bay and search for Motor's Auto Repair Manual. I would suggest a 1967 dated book as the information for the 1966 model will be more extensive. You should be able to get a book in the $10 or $15 range plus postage. Ask the seller to ship it Media mail, it will save you money.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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