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07-31-2010, 10:40 PM
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Brake Light?????
Candy and I just drove nearly 200 miles today in her 1982 400i. Most of our driving was at moderate speeds until the last 15 miles which were at freeway speeds. At the end of our drive we entered a parking garage and drove to the 3rd floor to find a parking space.
As I slowed down to turn into the stall i noticed the red brake light on, I checked the ebrake and it was not pulled up. As I slowly entered the stall I noticed the brake pedal took an incredible amount of pressure to stop the car. After we retured to the car 3 hours later, and started it up the light was out. We then drove some 30 miles to our home and no light and we only needed regular pressure on the brake pedal. The pads are at 70 percent front and rear, the fluid is clear and up to the correct level in the resivor. No leaks or other issues with the system that I can determine. So what the heck happened? Anyone had this happen to them. I might add the outside temps were about 75 and the engine temp was below 90 degrees. Any Ideas?????????????? Howard and Candy Musolf 1981 308gtsi 1982 400i Cabriolet Maserati Spider @ many brass era cars. 
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08-01-2010, 10:02 AM
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Howard
It sounds like for sure you temporarily lost the vacuum boost (I think it is vacuum not pressure). If you let your car roll down a hill with the engine shut off the brakes should feel just the same as when you had the failure. (take care!) I never had this failure thought when I had fuel pump issues last year the car stalled while driving and the brake pedal sure needs a heavy push to stop the big beast. Look for issues in the air line from the pump to the booster. Ken
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08-01-2010, 09:43 PM
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I had Warranty???????????????????????
Gee, Bundas, I did not see that on the documentation you provided, oh now I remember, you did not provide that documentation....................
You know you buy a car that is damn near 30 years old, with nearly 50,000 miles and you expect some issues. So far we have put nearly 700 miles on the Ferrari and it has been a pleasure to own and drive. After a nice ride in the 400, I go into my car barn and throw rocks at my 1981 308gtsi.................not wanting to pi** off the 308 guys, there is no comparison between the 2 cars. The 308 rides like a truck, has far more road noise and engine vibration, and much less passenger comfort than the 400. The more I drive or ride in the 400 the better I like it. The 400 was a very special high speed road car that exudes class and excitement. I still can't figure out why the so called Ferrari experts and collectors have not discovered the quality and enjoyment of owning a 400 series Ferrari. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!!!!!! Howard and Candy Musolf 1981 308gtsi 1982 400i Cabriolet Maserati Spider 2 many brass era cars
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08-03-2010, 12:00 PM
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...............Or.............. It's not a Ferrari if it has more than 2 seats?? Quote:
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08-03-2010, 12:39 PM
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[QUOTE=tr0768;139787407]The 400 was a very special high speed road car that exudes class and excitement. I still can't figure out why the so called Ferrari experts and collectors have not discovered the quality and enjoyment of owning a 400 series Ferrari./QUOTE]
Howard, you are spot on in your assessment. I could not agree more. Maybe certain of the pundits are concerned with image and reversing previously-issued dismissive reports. I note that there may be change in the air, though. Recently, Michael Sheehan posted an article in SCM, and had the following to say: "While most people dismiss the 365 GT/4 2+2, “carby” 400 GT and 5–speed 412 because of their bland styling, no one can deny their spectacular performance for a 2+2, tolerable a/c, user–friendly cockpit and more comfy rear seats, all for $25k–$40k." Maybe the tides are turning?
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08-03-2010, 05:56 PM
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This morning I drove the 365 to work. I then went to Fairbanks for several appointments and finaly back home for a total of about 100 miles. What a great car! The only problem is I'm probably going to get a ticket in it. It's just too difficult not to shift at 6000 rpm!
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08-03-2010, 10:20 PM
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