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jctweedt · 08-28-2016, 04:59 PM

Hey there, I'm curious about a brake "issue" I'm having. (It's really not much of an issue, more of an annoyance.) I've noticed my brakes getting a bit softer...not crazy soft, but noticeable enough. I bought new pads to throw on, and when I removed my old pads, there's still plenty of pad left (about 5/16" for the old ones, and 3/8" for the new ones.) The rotors are fine, brake fluid is full and looks pretty clean. Never had to fill it up, so no leaks anywhere. I haven't touched the rear drums by the way. So is there some way for air to get in the system without losing fluid? Or some other possible culprit I may not be aware of?

08-28-2016, 04:59 PM	#1
jctweedt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 14	Brake question Hey there, I'm curious about a brake "issue" I'm having. (It's really not much of an issue, more of an annoyance.) I've noticed my brakes getting a bit softer...not crazy soft, but noticeable enough. I bought new pads to throw on, and when I removed my old pads, there's still plenty of pad left (about 5/16" for the old ones, and 3/8" for the new ones.) The rotors are fine, brake fluid is full and looks pretty clean. Never had to fill it up, so no leaks anywhere. I haven't touched the rear drums by the way. So is there some way for air to get in the system without losing fluid? Or some other possible culprit I may not be aware of? __________________ 1972 Chevy K10 SWB w/ factory 307 and SM465 - DD project



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