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1. Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Culver, John" <JCulver@KCLH.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:25:36 -0400; There are two brake cylinders on each of my front wheels. The connecting pipe from the front to the rear cylinder has developed a slow drip, which I did not notice. Hence, brake fluid all over the d; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00997.html (6,944 bytes)
2. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:00:33 -0400; If the pads are due to be replaced, Then replace them. If not clean them real good with alcohol and reinstall them. Carl E.; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01005.html (7,604 bytes)
3. RE: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Andrew.Griffith@ReadRite.com; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:38:47 -0700; If the oil has been on the pad long enough for the pad to soak it up, then alcohol will only clean the surface and not remove the oil within. Better be safe then sorry... get new pads. Andrew Griffit; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01008.html (7,963 bytes)
4. Brakes (score: 1): Author: fatboy@metro.net; Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 17:01:36 -0700; As an infrequent poster, but frequent reader of the list...I now find myself faced with a mini-mystery involving the rear brakes on our 69 Sprite. Specifically...the correct placement of the shoe re; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00130.html (7,948 bytes)
5. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 20:31:54 -0400; Bill The rear brake springs do have to be on the correct way. 1) the top spring, with the offset, needs to clear the axle. 2) they do belong on the inside of the shoe. Make sure the shoes are in the; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00131.html (8,896 bytes)
6. Brakes (score: 1): Author: fatboy@metro.net; Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 19:09:34 -0700; Tried your brake shoe spring assembly suggestions and was able to duplicate them. Did notice that the new "Lockheed" wheel cylinders seem to float once brakes are assembled. Groove on the neck of th; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00135.html (7,045 bytes)
7. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 09:40:31 -0700 (PDT); What's up with this Frank guy?! _I_ have had the rear brakes apart a couple of times... _I_ have owned a couple of Spridgets... ...but I couldn't have answered this question without disassembling my; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00148.html (9,760 bytes)
8. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 09:23:48 -0700; I find this approach easiest for me. I did this just on Saturday at the racetrack (Austin Healey Challenge races) so it is fresh in my mind. Back off the brake adjuster until it is not contacting the; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00163.html (11,118 bytes)
9. Brakes (score: 1): Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 18:36:26 -0400; Ok, here's the progress. Went down and took a look at the pedal free play. Looks like I've got about 1/8" to 3/16" movement in the pedal before brakes start engaging. This looking down through the op; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00427.html (8,172 bytes)
10. Brakes (score: 1): Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 18:42:13 -0400; Ok, here's the progress. Went down and took a look at the pedal free play. Looks like I've got about 1/8" to 3/16" movement in the pedal before brakes start engaging. This looking down through the op; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00428.html (8,051 bytes)
11. Brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 13:01:43 -0400; Hi folks, I have spent most of the last couple of years working on my 60 BT7 restoration and now that it is in the shop for panel fitting, final body work and painting, I want to get back to some imp; /html/spridgets/2005-07/msg00003.html (6,731 bytes)
12. Brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 19:34:18 -0700 (PDT); I have a GT6 in the garage...with disc brakes. Has anyone ever converted a Spridget over, not using anything but parts off the '6' or Spit? WFO Herb Keep the sticky side down! Tired of spam? Yahoo!; /html/spridgets/2005-07/msg00163.html (6,725 bytes)
13. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 14:37:49 GMT j3EEcsNn019416; I am no engineer but locking brakes are bad news in terms of stopping distance and locked rear brakes only amount to an invitation to loss of directional control. Thus, gently "slowing" the rear whe; /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00694.html (6,297 bytes)
14. Brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 15:33:24 EDT; Brake pedal does not 'return' when applied. Brakes firm - no sponge and does not sink to the floor. No evidence of fluild leakage at master cylinder, down pedal bracket or on the outside or inside of; /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00862.html (6,698 bytes)
15. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 16:50:25 EDT; Is the pedal seizing on the pedal pivot bolt/bush - eg does the clutch pedal move a bit when the brake pedal is pressed? RS /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try; /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00868.html (6,672 bytes)
16. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 20:40:50 -0400; Are the brakes locked up? Could be bad rubber brake hoses failing to release the pressure. They may look good on the outside but if they are original to a 74, it's time to replace them. Seized pedal; /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00873.html (7,323 bytes)
17. brakes (score: 1): Author: "Bob" <rcampion@usadatanet.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:47:25 -0400; MK II, 63 (was supposed to be 61) tried to bleed the brakes, apparantly they haven't been used in a long time. only one bled properly, others only ozzed, or barely ran out couldn't find bleeder for c; /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00854.html (6,797 bytes)
18. RE: brakes (score: 1): Author: <wolfbj@bellsouth.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:11:31 -0400; If it only ozzed, it sounds like the hoses are collapsed. Had this on my 76. Inner portion of the hoses collapsed in on themselves. MK II, 63 (was supposed to be 61) tried to bleed the brakes, appara; /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00857.html (7,141 bytes)
19. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:45:11 -0500; Clutch bleeder is on the slave cylinder.... Cheers!! Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City -- 1964 R60/2 BMW 1968 MG Midget 1976 R90/6 BMW 1990 K100LT BMW **Heaven is described as French food, German machine; /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00859.html (7,301 bytes)
20. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:43:36 -0400; Sounds like the hoses are shot. At least for starters. It might be a good idea to do it all. Master kit, hoses, w/cylinders and/or caliper kits. Might as well do the slave cyl too. To bleed the slave; /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00888.html (6,885 bytes)

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