ShadyCharacter
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Another Newbie in sore need of advice.
My braking system apparently has a leak. I have to add fluid every 2 or 3 days or else I have a very hard pedal and almost no stopping power without applying my full weight (of which there is an ample supply) to the pedal and even then only very little brake effect. However, when I add fluid the system returns to normal after driving several miles.
I'm totally unqualified to do the repairs myself but would greatly appreciate advice and information so I can discuss the situation intelligently with the mechanic who will do the work and whose experience with this particular problem may or may not be limited. Based on the little learning I've been able to glean, the system in the Lincoln is particularly complex and there are a number of parts potentially involved ranging widely from moderate to quite costly.
Are the symptoms I describe likely to be associated with one or more specific components? Which? If the culprit is one of the high priced parts does it make sense to replace it with a used part from a wreck at a fraction of the cost of a remanufactured or new unit? If I shop for a used part what other years and models have braking system parts compatible with the '89 LSC? Any other tips?
Thank very much for all input.
My braking system apparently has a leak. I have to add fluid every 2 or 3 days or else I have a very hard pedal and almost no stopping power without applying my full weight (of which there is an ample supply) to the pedal and even then only very little brake effect. However, when I add fluid the system returns to normal after driving several miles.
I'm totally unqualified to do the repairs myself but would greatly appreciate advice and information so I can discuss the situation intelligently with the mechanic who will do the work and whose experience with this particular problem may or may not be limited. Based on the little learning I've been able to glean, the system in the Lincoln is particularly complex and there are a number of parts potentially involved ranging widely from moderate to quite costly.
Are the symptoms I describe likely to be associated with one or more specific components? Which? If the culprit is one of the high priced parts does it make sense to replace it with a used part from a wreck at a fraction of the cost of a remanufactured or new unit? If I shop for a used part what other years and models have braking system parts compatible with the '89 LSC? Any other tips?
Thank very much for all input.