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Old 09-27-2012, 06:12 AM
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Dugly,

Wow!

Looks like the components are there in your photographs, but in dire need of attention.

For example, the fluid in the master cylinder seems to be more mud than fluid. Also, the front rotor you have pictured seems to be lightly used, if at all. It looks as if the caliper is hardly clamping on it...

My suggestion is to start by rebuilding or even better, replacing the master cylinder and calipers. The pads look OK. And while you're at it, flush the lines thoroughly. If you're uncomfortable doing this, get a mechanic who knows brakes and let him do the overhaul.

After the rebuild would be a good time to revisit the braking power problem, since what is pictured can't be operating efficiently. A good rebuild should increase the stopping power of your car by a lot.

Just my 2 cents!

Tom
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