Last week I dropped the Eldo at Pepboys for a brake inspection. New for 1968, the Eldorado has power front discs with drums in the rear. My symptoms are a very low squishy pedal and gurgling noises. I suspect a leak and air in the lines. The car stops reasonable well so maybe I won't need pads, rotors, shoes and/or drums.
Update on this issue. The Eldo only needed rear shoes. Drums and rotors in good shape. Individual cylinders are good with no signs of leakage. Master cylinder needs to be replaced or rebuilt. Pedal is still low and squishy. Didn't bleed the brakes since the master still needs work. The master of course is unique to the 1968 Eldorado and very difficult to find. A rebuild kit is easier to find. Need to do something about this soon.
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