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> From: owner-triumphs@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-triumphs@Autox.Team.Net]
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> we rebuilt the master cylinder, put in all new wheel cylinders and brake
> shoes, yet it had the same problem as before I quit driving it. It will
> start off fine, but within a few miles the front brakes will sieze.
> Allowing it to sit until cool will free them, but it happens again within
> a
> few miles. I can't tell if is a result of heat or repeated pumping.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated.
Hi Ken,
Sounds like the master cylinder's internal spring has weakened. This is
often caused by the pedal return spring being missing or broken, allowing
the master cylinder spring to do all the work of returning the pedal after
each stroke.
Cheers,
Bill.
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