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1. brake problem (score: 1): Author: "Vargas family" <bobbyv@trilobyte.net>; Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 12:10:12 +0300; Hello All Own a 52 TD, #12569, have restored from the frame up. Am currently in the process of putting all the pieces back together, tub is on, floor boards in, upholstery is next. Am having a proble; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00029.html (7,311 bytes)
2. Re: brake problem (score: 1): Author: CIAG6@aol.com; Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:02:32 EDT; Did you use new flex lines in the brake system? Your description sounds a lot like what can happen when a flex line starts to go bad. The high pressure created when you press on the pedal is enough t; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00030.html (6,880 bytes)
3. Re: brake problem (score: 1): Author: Charles Hill <candahill@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 16:25:34 -0500; As Ray G states, the first thing to check is the flex hose. Even if it is 'new' it may be old enough for the rubber to deteriorate. No telling when it was manufactured. Next, check the return springs; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00032.html (7,084 bytes)
4. RE: brake problem (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 19:55:21 -0700; Often, the rebuild kits for the master cylinder contains a seal which is slightly thicker than the original. If, when this returns to its relaxed position, it covers the return vent. This will preven; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00034.html (8,024 bytes)
5. Re: brake problem (score: 1): Author: "Bob and Carolyn Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 07:14:27 -0400; Use of silicone brake fluid can also cause the master cylinder and/or the wheel cylinder rubber cups to swell and not allow full return. Pressure retention in the system may be a sign the master cyli; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00038.html (9,128 bytes)
6. FW: brake problem (score: 1): Author: "Moorhead, Tim" <tmoorhead@sprinc.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:09:59 -0500; I think Lewis is on the right track by citing the return vent as a possible problem. I would check the Master Cylinder Rod adjustment (in the pedal box under the floorboards). If you have little or n; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00039.html (9,281 bytes)
7. Re: brake problem (score: 1): Author: "Ray McCrary" <spook01@home.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 11:44:01 -0500; All of the modern fluids have an additive that causes seals to swell. One of the problems with the early silicone fluid was that it lacked this component, causing leaks in less than perfect systems.; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00041.html (10,015 bytes)

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