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Re: [Spridgets] brakes

To: Jim Seippel <aseippel@austin.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] brakes
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:58:24 -0500
I've had good luck in bench bleeding M/Cs before installing.  Same with
clutch masters on models with separate M/Cs...  You can also use a power
bleeder which can help clear all the damned air out of the system.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 9:45 PM, Jim Seippel <aseippel@austin.rr.com> wrote:

> Verify that the brakes are adjusted correctly. If they are out of
> adjustment, the pumping will take up the slack. When you let the system
> rest, the springs pull the shoes back and you have free play. Another
> possibility is that you still have air in the system.
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 8:18 PM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] brakes
>
>    First time filling the brake master cylinder with brake fluid.Bled
> all four wheels and the brake pedal goes down to floor.If pumped 2 or
> 3 times brakes are fine.No leaks anywhere.What's next?
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