So what is the theory behind this working. I have done that by the way to
no avail.
This seems to block the release hole with the metal plunger instead of
helping seems to me to cause more of a problem of fluid returning, and then
releasing pressure on the calipers at the wheel.
Sincerely,
Dean E. Crowley
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> From: ejrussell@sprynet.com
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: re: MGA master cylinder
> Date: Tuesday, September 01, 1998 9:02 AM
>
> I haven't seen a reply so I'll try an answer...
>
> On my 'A, after rebuilding the brake system (and switching to silicone
fluid,
> don't start that thread again), the brakes wouldn't release properly.
When I
> loosened the small cover on the M/C (surrounding the push-rods), the car
would
> roll freely. Long story short - I cut an extra gasket, slipped it around
the
> pushrods between the cover and M/C body to allow them to retract that
little
> extra fraction and it's been fine ever since (>10 years).
>
> Does that help?
>
> Eric <ejrussell@sprynet.com>
> Bridgewater, MA
>
> >Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 20:10:56 -0500
> >From: "Dean Crowley" <dcdccccckc@worldnet.att.net>
> >Subject: MGA master cylinder
> >
> >I have seen, read and been advised that if you could get the plunger of
the
> >master cylinder to come back farther toward the front plate may cure my
> >problem. This is on the apparent premise that the seal had swollen and
> >covered the bleed back hole. The thing is the bleed back hole in the
master
> >is not even close to the seal. The seal
> >doesn't cover the hole, but if you cut out the gasket and even add a
gasket
> >allowing the plunger to come back further the plugger itself seems to
plug
> >the hole at rest....
> >What does that washer do, how many do you need and does it matter which
way
> >the bend in the washer goes.....?
> >
> >
> >Dean E. Crowley
> >
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