DeTomaso Mailing List: February 98, Message #21
     



From: 	Jack Butler <BCH@HCIS.NET>

Subject: Power Brake Booster

Date: 	Sun, 1 Feb 1998 15:15:45 +0000



> I have a 1972 pantera. With engine shut off and brakes bled the pedal is

> very firm. Start engine and the brake pedal is spongy. I also have a

> 1988 BMW M5. Two years ago the pedal got soft, same situation only with

> the engine running. I replaced the master cylinder and the problem did

> not go away. Called a tech rep and he said to replace the nitrigen

> assist ball. I did this and the problem was solved. The BMW is hydro

> assist but I assumed that it was a solid shaft from the brake pedal to

> the master cylinder. I was wrong. The shaft is split to creat brake

> pedal feel. I am wondering if the vacume booster on the Pantera is the

> same. You still have brakes but with considerably more travel. Has

> anyone taken one apart or had a similar problem. I can be reached by e

> mail or phone 502-444-6530