Scot -
Classic BJ8 brake problem. Your booster is shot &
needs rebuilding or replacement. If you rebuild it
yourself, beware... the booster will be full of fluid.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
--- Scot paulson <SPAULSON1@compuserve.com> wrote:
> Changed brake fluid in my BJ8 about a month ago with
> another LBC owner and
> things went like clockwork.
>
> I have driven the car several times since with no
> problems
>
> Today, while on a short drive I find the pedal very
> spongy almost going to
> the floor to stop the car. Emergency brake handle
> has to come up farther
> also to be effective. Opened the brake fluid
> reservoir and it was almost
> empty on the brake side. No leaks detected yet on
> garage floor or on the
> wheels. Checked bleed screws and all are tight. I
> filled the reservoir and
> fluid is now holding the full level but am hearing a
> whooshing noise coming
> from the brake booster when brakes are applied and
> pedal still goes to the
> floor.
>
> Obviously I have air in the system but where did all
> that fluid go?
> Is something loose on the booster itself allowing
> air to escape or is it
> just time for a new one? I can't tell exactly where
> the air leak is.
> Did fluid leak into the air side of the booster?
> Any suggestions?
>
> Scot
> '66 BJ8
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