So... this Easter had a great surprise in store for me.
I took the 58 to my wife's parents house for dinner, the brakes were a little questionable. (This is only the 2nd time its been out since the last snow up here in PA)
While driving home, I lost my brakes, I had to swerve basically into oncoming traffic to avoid the car in front of me. Luckily my fellow drivers had some decent refexes and managed to stear clear. I managed to get the car home and parked, reverse brakes seemed to work a little better when I was backing it in.
Now, this is one of those learning things the hard way moments. I've never dealt with a car this old before. I called my dad about it when we got home and he said it might just be brake fluid. I haven't popped the hood yet to check, but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to any particular brand or type of brake fluid I should be buying.
I know, it sounds like I am crazy, but I learn by doing. Luckily noone was hurt during this lesson.
Thanks,
Rich
I took the 58 to my wife's parents house for dinner, the brakes were a little questionable. (This is only the 2nd time its been out since the last snow up here in PA)
While driving home, I lost my brakes, I had to swerve basically into oncoming traffic to avoid the car in front of me. Luckily my fellow drivers had some decent refexes and managed to stear clear. I managed to get the car home and parked, reverse brakes seemed to work a little better when I was backing it in.
Now, this is one of those learning things the hard way moments. I've never dealt with a car this old before. I called my dad about it when we got home and he said it might just be brake fluid. I haven't popped the hood yet to check, but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to any particular brand or type of brake fluid I should be buying.
I know, it sounds like I am crazy, but I learn by doing. Luckily noone was hurt during this lesson.
Thanks,
Rich