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1. bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: "carolien coulter" <carolien@coastalnet.com>; Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 09:47:03 -0700; Now I'm really confused. My brakes work fine sitting in the garage. Even overnight pressure seems to hold. The first pump might not be quite as strong as the sencond, but they seem to be working ok,u; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00089.html (7,682 bytes)
2. Re: bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>; Date: Wed, 06 May 1998 16:34:13 -0400; 1) Check the adjustment on the drum brakes again. (You are adjusting them with the handbrake OFF, right?) 2) Look for play in the brake-pedal-to-master-cylinder linkage, especially the clevis pin. A; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00092.html (8,311 bytes)
3. Re: bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 21:56:21 -0700 (PDT); So do you have to pump once every time or just the first time and then it's fine for the rest of your drive? If it's the former, it could also be warped rotors or sloppy wheel bearings that push the; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00100.html (8,896 bytes)
4. Re: bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 18:18:53 -0400; If anyone has an answer to Carols problem please let me know!!!! My Mini has been like this for 4 years now. All new (not rebuilt) cylinders, hoses, shoes, adjusters, pipes, etc. 100% new. The pedal; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00106.html (10,247 bytes)
5. Re: bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Grossac <Grossac@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 20:28:13 EDT; This sounds like you have a rotor (disc) that is either horribly out of plane, or is loose on the hub. When the car rolls, the warped or loose rotor pushes the pads back and presto, the pedal goes to; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00128.html (7,833 bytes)
6. bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: "carolien coulter" <carolien@coastalnet.com>; Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 09:43:03 -0700; Hi everybody, Thanks for all the responses about my brakes. I haven't had time to work o it the last couple of days, because I went to Carlisle. It didn't just rain, it was a downpour all day ( I was; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00141.html (8,219 bytes)
7. bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: "carolien coulter" <carolien@coastalnet.com>; Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 21:12:12 -0700; hi Frank, I saw where you are having the same problem with the brakes I'm having.One thing I did find and I'm not sure it had anything to do with it, because my brakes are still not right, but I foun; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00152.html (8,243 bytes)
8. Re: bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 22:38:02 -500; Frank should know, but important items on these: Adjusting the brake shoe settings Then adjusting the hand brake Adjusting the pushrods on the master cylinder rg; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00155.html (8,150 bytes)
9. bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: "carolien coulter" <carolien@coastalnet.com>; Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 09:59:36 -0700; Hi everyone, Yes I'm still working on the brakes. Since I suspected a leak in the MC I sent it back to Apple Hydraulics, who exchanged it for me. (I hadis resleeved last fall-but only installed it a; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00283.html (7,991 bytes)
10. Bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 08:48:53 -0700; I think we may be in for a master cylinder rebuild on our Sprite but I'm looking for advice. We were having significant dragging problems with the rear brakes -- fortunately that seems largely solved; /html/spridgets/2002-09/msg00438.html (7,477 bytes)
11. Re: Bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:39:37 -0700; If you've recently tried to rebuild the master cylinder, it could be a problem with the spring washer that is supposed to go between the rubber cup and the piston. The slight 'cup' shape to the washe; /html/spridgets/2002-09/msg00440.html (8,594 bytes)
12. Re: Bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:17:10 -0700 (PDT); Perhaps the problems lies with the pivot bolt that holds the pedals in place up under the dash since both the clutch and brake pedals are affected. Disconnnect the pedal at the clevis for the brake; /html/spridgets/2002-09/msg00445.html (7,966 bytes)
13. Re: Bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:30:46 -0400; swollen seals binding in the bore causing sluggish return ? hey! just a thought? or sludge in the bores from years of deterioration collecting as sediment? it's time for a rebuild kit and an explorat; /html/spridgets/2002-09/msg00447.html (8,098 bytes)
14. Bugeye Brakes (score: 1): Author: caws52803@aol.com; Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 12:06:37 -0400; Hi Listers, I am in the process of rebuilding the entire brake system on my car. My question to you is: Wheel cylinders are $30 at Victoria British; $38 at Moss and to have them re-sleeved and re-bui; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00776.html (6,757 bytes)
15. Re: Bugeye Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Paul Asgeirsson" <pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 09:36:48 -0700; Hi Rudy, This might make a difference in your decision, but the wheel cyl sleeving at Sierra Specialty in Quincy CA. is $55 for each. I've used them all and this is the best place I've found. Remembe; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00777.html (7,391 bytes)
16. Re: Bugeye Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 09:43:49 -0700; For a modern car expected to go a few more years, go cheap. A 50 year old car will likely be around many more years. Do it right for you and the next guy. Doing it cheap twice costs about as much as; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00778.html (6,533 bytes)
17. Bugeye Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Mark" <mark@nashvilletn.org>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:46:22 -0500; Guys and Gals, I hate being a pain in the ass but this brake thing has me pulling my hair out. Bugeye with disc brakes and late dual wheel cylinder rear drums. New everything, MC, Rotors, Calipers, h; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00140.html (7,412 bytes)
18. Re: Bugeye Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:38:19 -0400; You may have switched clutch/brake master push rods on re-assembly. Try adjusting the brake push rod. A gnat's ass too tight and you will lock up the brakes. BTDT. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00142.html (6,576 bytes)
19. Re: Bugeye Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Mark" <mark@nashvilletn.org>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 20:58:26 -0500; Thanks Frank, I have the rod with a 1/4 inch of slack at the moment. I can even take the rod out and they are still locked. It's got to be the MC. I took the leaky one apart and sure enough there is; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00145.html (7,130 bytes)
20. Re: Bugeye Brakes (score: 1): Author: Billy Zoom <billyzoom@billyzoom.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 19:46:47 -0700; Not yet.; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00147.html (6,477 bytes)

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