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EFV-8 Club Forum / 1940 Ford Discussion / Brake system lock-up issue

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trjford8

07-29-2023 @ 8:41 AM

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First make sure your brake pedal return spring is attached and working. From there I would look at the master cylinder. Remove the cap and see if fluid is returning after the pedal returns. You will see some bubbling of the fluid at the return port in the cylinder. If all looks O.K. then go to the wheel cylinders. Have a second person push on the pedal and release it. Then see if you have a wheel that does not want to move. If all four wheels lock up I suspect it's your master cylinder. As a general rule if you have fluid with a purple tinge it usually means you have silicone fluid. Regular brake fluid will lift paint, so you could test it by putting a drop or two on a sample piece of painted metal.

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07-29-2023 @ 8:08 AM

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Couple days ago, after driving a small ways and returning home, I sensed the brakes groaning (engaged) when parking and noticed the brake lights stayed on, even after turning the car off. So disconnected elec system to avoid a dead battery and it sat for several days. Today all back to normal. I see not leaks and doubt such given the brakes are activating. I've had the car 10 years, understood system was rebuilt then, only put about 1000 miles on it and been thinking I should have the system flushed. Question: How do I tell which DOT fluid is in system ? (i.e. color ?) I should know this before having system flushed or working on it. Thought: If system pressure was not releasing, is it likely a problem with the master cylinder ?

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