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[Healeys] Front disc brakes locking up after rebuild

Subject: [Healeys] Front disc brakes locking up after rebuild
From: eyera3000 at gmail.com (i erbs)
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 18:44:49 -0700
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20110807105933.02009dd0@pop.att.yahoo.com> <1918643633.355172.1312745933933.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <000001cc5561$663f39b0$32bdad10$@net> <CABXhz8_Jv+O80vX3ySxT3wG82J0VoWw8t8G0U3kiAY1Vapak8A@mail.gmail.com> <001801cc556a$b01d3420$10579c60$@net>
Did you hone the cyl.?
Could be out of round/ too big.  If not, could have a bur from wear....

On Aug 7, 2011 6:29 PM, "Ron Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Thanks for the information, but the master cylinder and calibers were
> rebuild originals.
>
> I have read about the issues with the Moss units on British Car Forum. I
> understand that Moss is no longer selling the master cylinders and has a
new
> source. That said, the rebuild kits for both the clutch and brake master
> cylinders for this car did come from Moss, but the clutch master cylinder
> kit is working fine. I will call Moss tomorrow and inquire.
>
> Ron
>
>
> From: i erbs [mailto:eyera3000 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 8:07 PM
> To: Ron Ray
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front disc brakes locking up after rebuild
>
> Just got an email from a fenders saying Moss had a recall on some master
> cal. Don't know any more than that. If you have a Moss unit. Contact them.
> On Aug 7, 2011 5:50 PM, "Ron Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Folks,
>>
>> After rebuilding the hydraulic system the front brakes do not release. If
>> the bleed screw is loosened, they do release.
>> The rear brakes do not lock up
>>
>> All rubber hoses were replaced.
>> All original steel brake lines were clean with air pressure.
>> The connector valve on the passenger side was removed and cleaned with
air
>> pressure.
>> The caliber pistons can be moved by hand when they are off the car.
>>
>> When the front brakes lock up, the master cylinder piston does not return
> to
>> the full "forward:" position.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ron
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