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[Healeys] Front disc brakes locking up after rebuild

Subject: [Healeys] Front disc brakes locking up after rebuild
From: eyera3000 at gmail.com (i erbs)
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 18:06:58 -0700
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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.

On Aug 7, 2011 5:50 PM, "Ron Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> 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 steel brake lines were clean with air pressure.
> The connector valve on the passenger side was removed and cleaned with air
> pressure.
> The caliber pistons can be moved by hand when they are off the car.
>
> When the front brakes lock up, the master cylinder piston does not return
to
> the full "forward:" position.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Ron
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