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1. [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:07:20 -0500; I've always had success bleeding brakes even on my MGC. But, my 70 B is really giving me a tussle. I have braided lines in the front and a simple rubber line in the back. I've always used a peddle pu; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00048.html (8,198 bytes)
2. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "frank" <frankk@intap.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:14:47 -0500; Jim: I recently helped a friend who was having major issues with his MGC brakes and after weeks of total rebuilds of all components the problem was traced to the proportioning valve that maintains ba; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00049.html (9,267 bytes)
3. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:24:36 -0000; If I understand you correctly that is what I get on both mine after 'normal' bleeding. I find I have to add a second step which involves an assistant pressing down very hard on the pedal then I rapid; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00050.html (7,653 bytes)
4. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Gosling, Richard" <r.gosling@penspen.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:52:59 -0000; Is yours the single circuit system, and if so do you have the remote servo? I have found that air can get trapped in the servo - ideally it should be mounted with the air valve at the bottom and the; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00051.html (9,279 bytes)
5. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Councill, David" <dcouncill@msubillings.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 08:04:26 -0700; I think the key is trying to isolate the area of the brakes where the symptom first appears or maybe some other sign. My 72B had a similar problem where air was re-entering the system that I had a he; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00052.html (9,866 bytes)
6. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:17:28 -0500; Thanks, that's a great suggestion! Jim Schulte Aquatic Coordinator Souderton S.D. Co-Secretary Philadelphia MG Club Co-Coordinator MG 2008 Eastern HS WP Officials Scheduler _________________________; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00053.html (10,537 bytes)
7. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:20:30 -0500; Also an interesting suggestion Paul. I will try that first and then go to a gravel road as David suggested if they are still not right. Jim Schulte Aquatic Coordinator Souderton S.D. Co-Secretary Phi; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00054.html (8,184 bytes)
8. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:29:20 -0500; Well, it _should_ be simple and straightforward, yet ofttimes it's not. How old are these hoses? If they are aged and the inside liner is sloughing off, it can act as a one-way valve that can cause; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00055.html (7,850 bytes)
9. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: Peter C <peter@nosimport.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:57:06 -0600; Jim, If your front wheel bearings have significant wear or run-out, then while you drive the rotors wobbling a tad will cause the pads and pistons to retract too much, so the pedal requires much more; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00056.html (8,248 bytes)
10. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 16:37:21 -0000; Run-out gives long initial travel, but not spongy, then after the first pump and assuming you have come to a standstill, each successive press of the pedal, no long how long you wait, will have a nor; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00057.html (8,575 bytes)
11. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: Peter C <peter@nosimport.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:43:20 -0600; Agree completely. It seemed that the car was fine until driven, not a time factor. Maybe I misunderstood his description, or maybe "sponginess" is a little vague. I'm just sensitive to this as we sp; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00058.html (9,146 bytes)
12. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:36:33 -0500; At this point, I take all constructive suggestions from all the people like you that work on these cars daily. One never knows what may work one time and not another. I've been working on mine for o; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00060.html (9,622 bytes)
13. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Stephen West-fisher" <steve@coastaldatasystems.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 20:52:52 -0500; Dual master system with the brake light switch on the cover? If so, set the pedal free-play with the switch, since you changed the master this adjustment may not be correct. -- Stephen West-Fisher Co; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00061.html (9,316 bytes)
14. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:55:00 -0000; It's the pedal that operates the switch, so this shouldn't have changed. Also problems here usually cause either the brake lights to be on all the time (switch needs screwing in a bit) or if it is sc; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00062.html (7,923 bytes)
15. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Stephen West-fisher" <steve@coastaldatasystems.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 19:37:12 -0500; Not really. I've seen it happen myself, and it's pretty common knowledge among long time MG folks this side of the pond. The switch does not let the pedal come all the way out, keeping the piston eve; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00063.html (8,404 bytes)
16. Re: [Mgs] brakes (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:26:28 -0000; Firstly this is incorrect. The switch is of the 'normally closed' type, and when the pedal is operated it moves away from the switch, releasing it and lighting the lights i.e. when it is *not* depres; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00064.html (8,272 bytes)
17. Re: [Mgs] Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:50:13 -0500; These cars are now so old that most (if not all) have had the brake light switch replaced at least once. Who knows if the installer knew the replacement had to be adjusted.... I would not have known; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00065.html (8,625 bytes)
18. Re: [Mgs] Brakes (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:07:22 -0500; Let me put this issue to rest. The brake light switch is not the problem. I've been the owner for the past 8 years and yes it is a new switch (last year)but was adjusted properly before this problem; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00066.html (9,701 bytes)
19. Re: [Mgs] Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Stephen West-fisher" <steve@coastaldatasystems.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 18:28:31 -0500; I would think you would first notice the problem with the rears, but that is just my guess. I've not had the problem in my MG, but if the rotors are turned too thin, they can warp on most other vehic; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00068.html (8,300 bytes)

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