Bad Brakes?

MAVRIK435

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BUICK REGAL

I have a 1983 Buick Regal Limited 4.1L V6 with 220,000 miles on it. The Engine runs great but the brakes are not working. I have replaced the Brake master cylinder and the brake booster and the brake pads and shoes. I have also bled the braking system like 10 times, but the brakes still won't work. I am desperate and cannot think of anything else please help me, what might the problem be? And how can I fix it? Please help. Thanks.

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KNIGHTRIDERKITT2000

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Are you losing brake fluid? Do the calipers work?

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Monday, March 5th, 2007 AT 1:21 AM

RASMATAZ

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Did you adjust the brake booster pushrod?

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Monday, March 5th, 2007 AT 1:36 AM

MAVRIK435

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No I didn't know I had to ajust the brake booste pushrod, and how do I do that? Also how do I check the brake calipers? And no I am not losing brake fluid.

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Monday, March 5th, 2007 AT 12:26 PM

RASMATAZ

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You need a book for the clearance, follow the brake pedal to the firewall you'll see it there.

Also are you sure your wheel cylinders are not leaking and did you bleed the M/C.

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Monday, March 5th, 2007 AT 2:12 PM

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