Re: Alfetta Brake Problem

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@domain.elided>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "S Hooper" <hoop1128@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 3:29 PM
Subject: Alfetta Brake Problem


> Hi all.
>
> I have a '79 Alfetta GT and am experiencing a problem with my brakes.
Just
> a short while ago my brakes started to pulsate when I stepped on the
pedal.
> I have to push hard with my foot to get the car to stop, but it definitely
> has no problem stopping.  I have also noticed a very faint, high pitched
hum
> when stepping on the brake pedal.  The brake fluid is not low, looks to be
> in good condition (keep in mind that i am new at this) and the pads have
> only about 5000 miles on them.
>
> Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Steven Hooper
> '79 Alfetta GT
>
>  Hard pedal suggest a possible problem with the boost unit.  Also there is
a pressure limiting valve just forward of the transmission that balances
front and rear pressure.  Are you getting more braking on the front than
usual - front end dipping more than normal?

Don
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