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1. Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Randy Widman" <riwidman@buckeye-express.com>; Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:01:29 -0400; Hi Listers, I have been reading through the archives and haven't found the problem I am having. I replaced all (3) hoses, (the rear outer casing was completely split, the inner casing seemed okay). A; /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00282.html (7,293 bytes)
2. RE: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Gosling, Richard B" <Richard.Gosling@atkinsglobal.com>; Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 14:31:21 +0100; I very much doubt pushing dirt into the hole with the bleeder removed would cause this effect - there's a lot of pressure in the hydraulics when you press the pedal, so if you can push dirt in with; /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00283.html (7,969 bytes)
3. RE: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Councill, David" <dcouncill@msubillings.edu>; Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 07:39:14 -0600; When I had this problem, or one very similar, on my 72B I eventually found a small pin hole in the metal brake line that ran alongside the rear axle. It was just enough of a hole to let air back in w; /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00284.html (8,055 bytes)
4. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: Matt Trebelhorn <matt.lists@trebelhorn.com>; Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:43:49 -0400; My guess: the steel line, running from the splitter block to the wheel cylinder, has been crushed shut. Has the car ever been put on a flatbed hauler? Follow it back from the wheel cyl, around the fr; /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00285.html (8,039 bytes)
5. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 14:34:02 +0100; Anything that got in should come right out again when bleeding, that is if the bleeder is removed altogether. If you put the bleeder back over the dirt then the dirt may have blocked the hole in the; /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00286.html (7,319 bytes)
6. Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Michael Singleton" <one_ton3@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:03:22 -0700; Re the idea of blowing out clean brake lines with compressed air, most air compressors have a huge amount of moisture in solution, even with water traps in the line, especially in hot humid climes (s; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00960.html (6,739 bytes)
7. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 09:54:55 EDT; << Re the idea of blowing out clean brake lines with compressed air, most air compressors have a huge amount of moisture in solution, even with water traps in the line, especially in hot humid climes; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00972.html (7,074 bytes)
8. Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: Gonaj@aol.com; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 08:42:36 EST; With a car sitting that ling and presenting brake problems I would suggest that it is much faster and safer to just do a complete job rather than trying to pinpoint TODAY'S problem. When I got my MGB; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00943.html (6,650 bytes)
9. Re: Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@maxinter.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 09:04:54 -0500; Bravo George, that's the way I've always treated my cars. When I first get them, I just go ahead and replace it all rather than trying to get by with only partial repairs. You know you're going to ha; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00944.html (8,095 bytes)
10. Re: Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 09:23:14 EST; << With a car sitting that ling and presenting brake problems I would suggest that it is much faster and safer to just do a complete job rather than trying to pinpoint TODAY'S problem. When I got my; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00945.html (7,286 bytes)
11. Re: Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 22:26:38 -0400; Amen! I'm inclined to use the same "shotgun" approach to all MG problems. If the new piece I just bought is not the source of the problem, I at least know where the problem ISN'T, and I have some mor; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01000.html (8,068 bytes)
12. Re:Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: Mike Dwyer <mldwyer@saber.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 12:20:27 -0700; Great work on the clutch. I think the reason the same proceedure did not work on the brakes is due to the bleeder valves usually being higher than the entry line for the brake fluid. The air gets tr; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00136.html (8,373 bytes)
13. Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: john.griffen@savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us; Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:30:54 -0500; Thank for all of your responses to my questions on my gauges!!! Due to previous owner neglect....I need to bleed the brakes on my 1980 B. (only the front brakes are working....gas pedal is spongy). I; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00198.html (7,018 bytes)
14. Re: Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: David Lynes <cdlynes@bellsouth.net>; Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 18:32:10 -0500; Even in cars with the pressure differential idiot light, I have always stuck by the rule of bleeding the wheel furthest from the master cylinder. Never had a problem that way... my 2 -c David Lynes,; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00218.html (7,601 bytes)
15. Re: Brake bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 18:48:10 -0800; If only the front brakes are working, you may have more than a problem with air in the lines. There's a good chance the rear wheel cylinders are seized up, or that the rear hose has collapsed intern; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00238.html (8,371 bytes)
16. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 23:42:53 -0600; I didn't take off the caliper, just rebuilt the master cylinder. However, when my partner pushed the brake pedal, the flex. line didn't move like it was under pressure. The brakes feel fine with the; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00000.html (7,971 bytes)
17. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Jan 1997 02:53:53 -0800; A few thoughts on your brake problem: 1. You may have put in the piston cup(s) backward. This would result in improper sealing effect as you press the pedal. 2. The joints where the lines join the m; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00002.html (7,597 bytes)
18. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: BDurgin1@aol.com; Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 15:48:33 -0500; << If in doubt, never rebuild, replace. These are your BRAKES. Your life and the lives of others depend COMPLETELY on your skill. If you are not a trained brake technician, don't jack with a master c; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00033.html (7,084 bytes)
19. Brake Bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 20:11:09 -0600; I recently drained my brakes on my 76B(by loosening bleed screws on both side brakes). After rebuilding the mast. cylinder and putting it back on, I started bleeding the brakes. After bleeding until; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01980.html (6,798 bytes)

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