I believe the 80 B has a vacuum booster for the brakes (as do most modern
cars). If the pedal pressure seems excessive it is possible that this is not
functioning. Your shop should be able to test this for you (or you could do
it yourself with a vacuum gauge).
on 9/30/01 7:26 PM, Eugene Balinski at eugeneb@nni.com wrote:
> Listers,
>
> Just got the 80 "B" out of state inspection. It passed. When
> it was in, I asked them to check a problem with the rear
> brakes. They found a blocked line and replaced it
> along with bleeding the line etc.
>
> My question is how much foot/leg pressure is typically required to operate
> the brakes when they are adjusted correctly ? As it stands now,
> I need leg pressure vs. foot-type pressure to operate the brakes.
> I must be cognicent when driving to leave stopping room.
> I am sure that I could lock them up, but it would require real pedal
> pressure. I also believe that the pedal is lower to the floor
> than when it when it went in to the shop.
>
> Note I am comparing the B's brakes to those of more modern cars such
> as a Mazda 626, etc. I have not driven another MG in quite a while so
> I have no recollection of brake pressure. One other note, the brakes
> do not feel spongy so I do not believe that there is air in the
> system.
>
> I understand that this is subjective, but any help/opinions would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gene Balinski
>
> 1980 "B"
>
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