<VV> Temporary loss of brakes when in reverse (eric at michelsonshoes.com

[Steve Gangi]

Look on the inside wall near the brake pedal pushrod. Sometimes a leaky M.C. leaks fluid there near the driver's feet.
Steve Gangi



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Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:27:40 -0400
From: <eric at michelsonshoes.com>
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Subject: <VV> Temporary loss of brakes when in reverse
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I had stopped in a parking lot with my '64 coupe 95hp PG running errands.
When I restarted the car and shifted into reverse the brake pedal went
straight to the floor. I was able to shift into forward and not run over the
pedestrian behind me. The brake pedal immediately regained pressure and the
brakes worked fine on my ride home. I do have brakes in both forward and
reverse. 

I have not seen any fluid leakage on the garage floor and have been too busy
to get it on the lift. It's a low mileage car (19K) and the PO had changed
the brake lines when he awoke it from a 40 slumber. Still has a single
master cylinder and it seems to be in great condition, maybe a little low on
fluid.

Before I dig into this I'm looking for some clue as to why I had (for now) a
one-time loss of pedal pressure. I have not driven it since getting it home
that day.

 

Eric