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40cpe · 07-04-2025, 09:25 AM

My '55 Victoria has power disc/drum brakes installed by a previous owner of the car. Recently while driving I noticed the brake pedal was soft and loosing pedal height. I was local, so I drove it home to check the brake fluid and leaks. When opening the reservoir, I noticed brake fluid on the brake warning switch and on the distribution valve and inner fender. The reservoir was empty. I replaced the switch and refilled the reservoir. Now the brake pedal is at normal height and firm. I drove the car yesterday and noticed that increasing brake pedal pressure doesn't increase braking. I wonder if my split system is activated and how to reset it. Thanks for advice you might have.

07-04-2025, 09:25 AM	#1
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	Split braking system issue My '55 Victoria has power disc/drum brakes installed by a previous owner of the car. Recently while driving I noticed the brake pedal was soft and loosing pedal height. I was local, so I drove it home to check the brake fluid and leaks. When opening the reservoir, I noticed brake fluid on the brake warning switch and on the distribution valve and inner fender. The reservoir was empty. I replaced the switch and refilled the reservoir. Now the brake pedal is at normal height and firm. I drove the car yesterday and noticed that increasing brake pedal pressure doesn't increase braking. I wonder if my split system is activated and how to reset it. Thanks for advice you might have.