Slave Cylinder

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  1. Constable

    Constable You have the right to remain silent....or not!

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    Thus the crux of the issue. They aren't expensive by a long shot and easily available still.
     
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    While I highly reccomend replacing older rubber brake hoses, the ones for '70 are apparently unobtainium(and AFAIK have not for several years). Not on Rockauto, or ebay, not even Rear Counter has a source. Having them made at hydraulic hose shop is likely only option for original.

    https://www.rearcounter.com/results.php?s=D0DZ-2078-E (and F, R&L are different)

    As I stated prior, hoses for '71 are avail but at minimum require replacement of wheel cylinders as well. Those parts are same as used on '67-'71 Fairlane/Torino. R&L hoses same.
     
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    This will be the first thing I do really didn't want to replace the slave, thanks for the help.
     
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    I actually removed the bleeder valve completely and no fluid came out under pressure. Sounds more and more the soft line has collapsed, thanks guys you have a lot of info.
     
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    The brake hoses wear from the inside out. the outside can look good but the inside where worn will be thin and a hole will then cause the fluid to get between them and that brake will lock up and you can't bleed them. i don't know how many miles are on the hoses but if the are original hoses. they may be worn on the inside. I all ways replace brake hoses every other time I replace the brake shoes or disc's.
     
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    The hoses are original to the vehicle and most likely the problem, I'm impressed with all the help I'm getting here, much thanks to you guys.
     
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