Mk 2 Escort brake failure and recon question

[HAR5]

My Mk 2 Escort Harrier went out on 1st trip of year Saturday .. I lent it to mag for photo shoot .. Brakes failed whilst out fortunately on quiet road ( foot to floor ) AA called and no apparent fluid leaks etc and brakes came back ... Had master cylinder brake kit done year or so ago .. Can they fail again if car sits for a year or so ... That soon if not used .. ???

The brakes were binding a bit but thought they would loosen over time / use

Think its time to have brakes completely overhauled as I don't really want to be piling into backs of cars or worst case people

Anyone know decent brake specialist / reconditioner in essex area .. Master cylinders / calipers / brake lines ... Etc etc.

I'm no mechanic and don't want to mess about with local garage who haven't seen a mk 2 in 25 years ..

Thx

[RLK500]

If pedal went to the floor then came back, suspect that the fluid has absorbed moisture. Probably a complete flush and re-bleed of the system is a good starting point. Any competent garage should be able to do this with a pressure bleeder and it's a whole lot easier on cars that don't have ABS pumps and all the techy gubbins of a modern car. If you want a specific specialist have a browse on the Old Skool Ford Forum, or search on Facebook for Escort/RS related sites, there are loads and plenty of free advice.

HTH

Roops

[HAR5]

WILL DO THKU

[imagineifyeswill]

If the brakes were binding the probably got too hot and boiled the fluid, once it cooled down brake pressure would return.

[imagineifyeswill]

If the brakes were binding they probably got too hot and boiled the fluid, once it cooled down brake pressure would return.