Guest QuarterHorse Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'm looking at buying a 240 that's out of state. The owner is telling me it's a fresh rebuild on the motor, new clutch and clutch master. I asked it was driveable, and he said he'd like to see it trailered due to only an hour of run time on the engine which I can understand and that when you step on the brake pedal the brake light comes on. The car doesn't pull one way or the other and the car slows, but the light comes on. I'm new to the Z car but not to mechanics. I'm thinking something silly like brake fluid level? From what I've gathered these cars have a proportioning valve and a pressure switch correct? Any thoughts on this? I had thought about just driving the car back originally, but now may want to trailer it for either one of the two reasons listed. Any help is good help fellas. I did a search and found nothing that was quite helping me. Thanks all and a very nice board here. Dustin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 The brake light either tells you that you're low on fluid, there is significant imbalance in the system (like a huge amount of air in the lines or a seriously leaking wheel cylinder), or that the e-brake is engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QuarterHorse Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 The brake light either tells you that you're low on fluid, there is significant imbalance in the system (like a huge amount of air in the lines or a seriously leaking wheel cylinder), or that the e-brake is engaged. Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mileski Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Are you sure he's not just wanting you to get as far away from him as possible in case you start having any issues? If you feel it's necessary to "break in" the engine, you can vary your speeds, slow down in gear, etc. while driving it home. Heck, I'd insist on at least a half hour test drive before committing to buy. Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QuarterHorse Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Are you sure he's not just wanting you to get as far away from him as possible in case you start having any issues? If you feel it's necessary to "break in" the engine, you can vary your speeds, slow down in gear, etc. while driving it home. Heck, I'd insist on at least a half hour test drive before committing to buy. Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ I don't get that vibe from him. I don't intend on buying a car that I don't get some seat time in. Thanks for the advise though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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