I was driving today and at one point I stepped on the brakes pretty firmly. The pedal acted normally for a moment, then sunk to the floor. I tried pumping, but there was no pressure. I saw some steam
Wow, Steve, so sorry to see what happenned. Luckily you are okay. When my B went up like that many moons ago I had melted insulation dripping down on my legs as a was pulling over and trying to stop.
This I couldn't resist, partly because I didn't know the answer. But I do know know to use a match, so now I do know the answer. Brake fluid does burn. DOT3, DOT4, and DOT5 all burn, and all about th
Barney made some very interesting points about brake fluid but might have missed one item. If a brake line or hose developed a small hole, the fluid will coming out will be atomized very effectively
<< I was driving today and at one point I stepped on the brakes pretty firmly. The pedal acted normally for a moment, then sunk to the floor. I tried pumping, but there was no pressure. I saw some st
The junction block for the brake lines is on the right inner fender, just back of the coil. On early cars there is a brake pressure warning switch in this box, but I don't know about 79-80. But this
I'm glad you are able to show a sense of humor about it... "I've been told that replacing the fuse box can make a car more reliable - I'll have to try it" (from the web page) I suppose part of you is
I agree, definately the fire was mostly on the distrib side from the pictures. I'm thinking maybe it was an electrical fire though, they can burn very hot, and if the brake fluid running through the
Grrr. Sorry Skye, let me try sending to the list this time :) I am wondering, perhaps the soft pedal was a result of losing the reservoir? At that point, there is not going to be fluid there, and per
in On the RB cars, there is no brake line junction box in the engine compartment. Three lines come out of the master cylinder : RF, LF, and rear (which splits near the rear axle) Bill Meyer /// or t
Many years ago... I was installing a starter solenoid on an early B, The wrench I was tightening the battery cable nut with touched the break line coming from the MC and instantly melted the line. Th
In response to Skye's note, I guess it could have been an electrical fire, but there was no warning of popping/crackling or the burning insulation smell. Just the smoke right after the brakes went, f
Never heard of a hydraulic fire before this, then the day before yesterday a ferry in the North Sea with 800 people on board has a major fire caused by a hydraulic leak in the engine room. The crew m