[Tennesseestorm]

I usually only drive my 73' on my day off- which was today. When I got in it to start it this morning- it made an odd noise under the hood- like a "whining" noise. A little noise like my tranny makes all the time when shifting from 1-2, but it was louder. It stopped after about 10 seconds. It had never did this before, but I did change the fluid and filter last Wednesday. My main problem for now is that when I went to take it out of park, the pedal was very soft and went to the floor and braking power was very minimal. With a quick initial inspection, I did not see any fluid leaks from any of the wheels or booster/master cylinder. It was bad weather today, so not much time to inspect it.

Does anyone have any ideas just from what I have posted? Someone said it could be a busted wheel cylinder. The car is 33 years old and the entire system is original, so I guess it is time for something to go bad. Dad said it may be the master cylinder failing. The brake warning light was not illuminated during this, but the light does work, because it comes on when I turn the ignition and when I set the emergency brakes.

Any info appreciated.