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Re: Spitfire Brakes

To: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire Brakes
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 15:08:29 -0700
Mark,
Have the hoses checked.  It's likely that the rubber is ballooning on you and 
making the pressure swell the hoses instead of actuating
the brakes.  If you replace them, I suggest stainless braided hoses.  You will 
thank yourself!

Joe

Mark Gardner wrote:
> 
> Hi all - Sorry if this has been covered, but I don't remember seeing
> it.  How far should my brake pedal travel on a '79 1500 before it is
> effective?  I have to go almost all the way to the floor for decent
> braking.  I've adjusted and bled, bled and adjusted.  I've had two shops
> look at it (although not spitfire specialists).  I guess I've learned to
> live with it, but my wife can't handle it.  Might a new master cylinder
> help?  Firmer flexible hoses?
> 
> Also, any recommendations on pads?  I'm not concerned with long life or
> max hot performance.  I want good bite and feel when stone cold.  I live
> in a pretty hilly town, and have the car parked on a pretty steep hill.
> When my wife leaves home, the long pedal travel combined with cold
> everything make for a very high effort trip down the hill.
> 
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Mark Gardner
> '79 Carmine red 1500 (with o/d)

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