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Re: brake project ahead

To: Steven Michelsen <stevenm@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: brake project ahead
Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 09:28:16 -0400
Cc: "Midget Group at team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <020801c562b8$812bc100$6402a8c0@Dell86001>
Steve,

You need an O$hit day!

Where are you located?   Maybe there are some other listers near you 
who wouldn't mind giving you a hand.

What you describe is less than a days work.

Kevin V.



On May 27, 2005, at 8:35 AM, Steven Michelsen wrote:

> Upon pushing my '78 Midget out of the garage this spring, I discovered 
> (A) a pool of brake fluid where the front-left corner of the car 
> stood, (B) an empty brake fluid cup, and (C) only about 20% brake 
> capacity.  Being the sensible soul that I am, I filled up the cup and 
> proceeded to drive it about 6 miles via back roads to my friendly 
> neighborhood Brit-car repair shop for an assessment.   They determined 
> that I needed a new switch assembly (the cause of the puddle), new 
> hoses all around, and new or rebuilt rear brake cylinders (the seals 
> are apparently going).  AND while they were in there, they would re-do 
> the rear axle seals.   All this for a mere $1100.   The calipers seem 
> to be OK.
>
> I have never done brake work before, but this seems my golden 
> opportunity.  My plan is to flatbed the midget home (the garage owner 
> tells me his lawyer insists), and stock up on a bunch of parts from 
> Moss.
>
> Replacing the parts seems a straightforward bolt-up project, however, 
> simply because I've never had to do it, "brake fluid handling" has 
> always been a bit of a mystery.   Can someone recommend one of the 
> bleeding gadgets, like the Mity-Vac or Moss's "Eezibleed"?  Any other 
> general brake-project tips, or tools to consider?  I am using Dot-3 
> and don't plan to change at this point.





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