Brakes went potty

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2012/10/15 23:06:07

She was a good girl and went before we left the driveway, but the telltale stains of brake fluid are there and a good deal of smoke came out of the tailpipe, signalling the Total Crash-O-Matic meltdown.

I suspect this will bring on a firestorm, but any suggestions on what to do next would be appreciated.

What bothers me is the amount of brake fluid that might have been sucked into the intake, and any engine worries. That stuff is just glorified antifreeze, which can't be good for the top end, even if it was only about a minute or two of running time.

I'm wondering whether to have it flat-bedded without starting it again. I suppose a complete change of the new oil would be in order, too.

Then, of course, the inevitable question of whether to go for a re-build of the present MC or to buy a rebuilt, and if so, where is the safest place to get it.

I don't know what the R&R would entail. For example, does it need a brake system flushing and all new fluid? It was just changed.

If you want to avoid the forum controversy, please PM me.

Thanks!