Guy,
when the brake pedal goes to the floor, can you "pump it up"?
I could think of air in the system and out of round drums or disks or
loose wheel bearings.
Ulix
On Thu, 6 May 1999, Guy wrote:
> Went for a short (like 4 times round the block) drive in the blue, newly
> rebuilt 1275 Sprite.
> OK, only 1.6 miles total, but quite a "buzz" just 'cos it actually goes
> after an 8 year rebuild !!!
> Just far enough to try all gears, lights, turn signals, brakes . AOK except
> brakes.
> Inconsistent brake pedal pressure. Sometimes there were brakes, and
> sometimes pedal goes straight to the floor. Thought I had bled all the air
> out, and when standing the pedal seems to have reasonable pressure and not
> too much travel both with and without the handbrake on.
> All new brake cylinders, pads, linings, flexible and rigid hoses, and
> rebuilt master cylinder.
> What do I check first ?
> Will it suddenly come right if I provide a suitable sacrifice to Mowog ?
>
> Guy
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