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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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I checked my master cylinder and it is full.

The car is a 1985

I have to push the brake all the way in do get it to start braking.
Is this brake fade and I just need to bleed them?

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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Sounds like you just need to bleed the brakes. Brake fade is generally caused from brake fluid getting hot, so during normal driving it shouldn't be a problem.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Also a possible bad brake caliper or master; any leaks?
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