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1. front brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 15:25:46 -0600; Hello al, I am wondering if someone can help me with my front brakes. The passenger side on the front locks up & skids when you hit the brakes. The drivers side seems to be doing very little. I have; /html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00093.html (6,791 bytes)
2. Re: front brakes (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2003 23:10:22 -0400; How old are the rubber brake hoses? They swell up which is alot better than when they blow out. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ 5 British cars on the road http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut /// unsubs; /html/spridgets/2003-07/msg00094.html (7,470 bytes)
3. Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: kristi74midget@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 12:12:15 -0400; Hi all, Lambert asked me to send a message for some help with his front brakes. A few months ago his driver side back brake ceased on his 77 Midget while driving. We fixed that problem with new wheel; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00094.html (7,348 bytes)
4. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Larry B. Macy, Ph.D." <macy@bbl.med.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 12:16:08 -0400; Replace the rubber hoses that go from the brake lines to the calipers. While you are at it , replace the one in the back as well. (I think there is a new back one in the shed) Larry -- Larry B. Macy,; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00095.html (8,305 bytes)
5. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Allen Hefner" <ajhsys@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 15:52:53 -0400; Yep! Replace all the flex hoses and the brake fluid since most of it will be drained anyway. The flex hoses collapse inside and won't let the pressure release. If you buy a set, get the braided ones.; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00104.html (8,067 bytes)
6. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 21:27:02 -0400; What Dad said. Replace the rubber hoses. All 3. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00117.html (7,026 bytes)
7. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "K. Valentine" <kevin@valentinephoto.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 22:06:05 -0400; Kristi, And after you replace the hoses, cut the old hoses in half and throw them away! Never keep these for "spares". Kevin; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00120.html (7,021 bytes)
8. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 21:11:15 -0500; Another piece of advice that is much easier to give than to take ;-); /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00124.html (6,968 bytes)
9. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 22:23:44 -0400; Everybody. PLEASE check your brake hoses. Most are embossed with a date. If they are 10 years old, think of them as 10 year old tires. They may POP at any time. CUT THEM OFF and buy new. A set of new; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00130.html (7,521 bytes)
10. Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: kristi74midget@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 13:19:09 -0400; Hi all, Lambert and I are having a problem. We are trying to replace the lines on the brakes and can not get the top nut to let loose. Any suggestions? We have already tried WD-40 and PB Blaster but; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00229.html (7,818 bytes)
11. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 13:23:12 -0400; Try a little heat from a torch. Do not try to melt the line and brake fluid will burn if you get it hot enough. Just heat the nut so it's too hot to touch by hand and try the wrench. Propane tank, ab; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00230.html (7,659 bytes)
12. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Allen Hefner" <ajhsys@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 13:55:31 -0400; And maybe a big visegrip on the piece you are discarding. I like that, Frank! "heat the nut so it's too hot to touch by hand..." It goes well with "installation is the reverse of removal." Allen Hefn; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00232.html (8,119 bytes)
13. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 13:31:37 -0500; Hey! I know exactly what he meant! I've done it dozens of times! I've got a little benzene torch. The process requires putting a little heat on the subject and then touching it with your fingers. Whe; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00233.html (7,894 bytes)
14. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Guy R Day" <grday@btinternet.com>; Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 22:42:39 +0100; If you are replacing the lines then I presume you are replacing the flexibles as well. (If not you should be! :-) ) Hacksaw or Dremel or grinder. The only thing you want to save is the bracket, you a; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00235.html (8,410 bytes)
15. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "K. Valentine" <kevin@valentinephoto.net>; Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 18:23:47 -0400; And - "torque spec. on most fasteners is 1/4 turn before it snaps". Kevin; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00238.html (7,493 bytes)

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