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1. [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: WILLYS49@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:31:12 EDT; I still cannot get brake pressure on my '59 100-6. I have replaced just about everything (mc, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, all hoses and rear brake lines. I do have a few clues that might help. Befo; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01067.html (7,866 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: Quentin Schweninger <quenty@wildblue.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:52:34 -0400; Eric. I had a similar problem. It turned out to be the seal at the very end of the valving on the master cylinder. This seal shuts off the line to the reservoir when you step on the brakes. Dave and; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01068.html (8,559 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:03:53 +0000 (UTC); I've had this problem a couple of times--posted to the List--but he said he'd replaced the M/C and that usually solves this. Just to be sure, have someone step on the pedal slowly while you watch the; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01069.html (7,623 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: <bighealey@charter.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:09:09 -0700; If you get good clutch pressure swap clutch and brake masters and try again. If the problem moves then you know it is the master. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01070.html (9,276 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:54:03 -0400; If you can't take up the slack in the shoes with the adjustors, you'll never get a firm pedal. Either adjust the adjustors further (if you can) or get thicker pads on the shoes. Alan -- Alan '52 A90; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01071.html (9,517 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:10:59 -0400; Some time ago it was mentioned on the list to put the hand brake on so the shoes or shoe is hard against the drum, then bleed the rears. Worked for me. Mark __________________________________________; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01074.html (9,637 bytes)
7. [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: WILLYS49@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:37:48 EDT; Guy, Alan, Mark, Norman, Dave, Bob and others I thank each of you for your help. This has been a frustrating effort but I think if I apply your advice I should solve the problem. Will keep you posted; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01078.html (7,561 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:07:15 -0400; I would suggest that a little diagnosis would be worth the trouble here. The master cylinder is only a very simple pump. As someone mentioned if the level in the reservoir rises as you push the pedal; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01080.html (11,290 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:08:03 +0200; Try bleading the brake using an Easybleed or similar. This will press fluid from the MBC through the lines, hoses, callipers and wheel cilinders from the MBC reservoir. Watch out that the MBC reservo; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01091.html (9,680 bytes)

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