After rebuilding the hydraulic system the front brakes do not release. If the bleed screw is loosened, they do release. The rear brakes do not lock up All rubber hoses were replaced. All original st
Just got an email from a fenders saying Moss had a recall on some master cal. Don't know any more than that. If you have a Moss unit. Contact them. to http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ey
Thanks for the information, but the master cylinder and calibers were rebuild originals. I have read about the issues with the Moss units on British Car Forum. I understand that Moss is no longer sel
Did you hone the cyl.? Could be out of round/ too big. If not, could have a bur from wear.... new air _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.ne
This is a SWAG, but from the description it sounds like a problem with the small seal that closes the line to the reservoir when the brake pedal is pressed. If this seal isn't released when the brake
In order for that valve to release properly you need to have about 1/16" clearance between the end of the actuator rod and the master cylinder piston. Bill Lawrence small seal that closes the line to
I agree with Lawrence. If the clearance is non-exsistent ot insuficent, You will see exactly this problem. Been there done that. Gergo 2011/8/8 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink@msn.com> __________________
You state the piston doesn't return to it's full forward position. Do you rearward position? If so the piston seal hasn't returned to a position that will uncover the compensating port between the r
If your caliper pistons have rusted under the chrome surface, the bubbles can bind against rubber piston seals and stick shut. In brake rebuild should involve replacing the pistons with new SS pisto
If you don't have the throw/return on your master cylinder right the rod will not return enough to uncover the hole inside the m cyl that allows fluid to flow from/to the reservoir. You adjust the le
If both the front wheels are staying on it is unlikely that there is a problem in both calipers or caliper hoses. The problem is most likely that the master cylinder piston is sticking in that master