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Intermitent Brake Failure 200 1983

posted by  Trev29 on  Wed Apr 27 05:28 CST 2011
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As others have suggested, brake fluid may be boiling. When did you replace it last? It may have absorbed a lot of water resulting in a lower boiling point.

Drive a short distance and see if any of the wheels are radiating excess heat. This would indicate caliper piston seizing.

Also, solid rotors (non-vented) with an air dam can result in overheating.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.






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