[JAGNUTS] Brake Issue

[J Karloff]

Hello Bob ,
  If the car is drivable bring it and all the old parts out to the Coulee
tomorrow
and I can have a look at it ,I will be home and working in the garage on
Saturday.

   Thank You Jim

> From: virtueminehonour at msn.com
> To: jagnuts at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:34:31 -0500
> Subject: Re: [JAGNUTS] Brake Issue
>
> Have you checked the clearence between the push rod comming out of the
booster
> and going into the back piston of the master cyl. Some times rebuilt master
> cyl. may have a new piston that is not exatly like the original. This might
> make the foot pedal travel to far and possibly beyond the boosters usable
> range.            Ron
>
> > Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:41:39 -0600
> > From: rje.bob at sasktel.net
> > To: jagnuts at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [JAGNUTS] Brake Issue
> >
> > I have a bit of a problem and I'm hoping some brake expert (like Mike!)
out
> > there might be able to help.
> >
> > Over the winter the master cylinder on the XJ6 decided to spring a leak.
> > Bought a new master, replaced old with new, and bled brakes.
> >
> > Now, the pedal travel is now quite long before braking starts, and
requires
> > more pressure to brake (like I am getting no boost). Brakes don't seem
> > spongy.
> >
> > Last night I pulled the master away from the booster without
disconnecting
> > brake lines, and new master does not seem to have an external leak.
Pulled
> > the vacuum line off the booster (with car shut off) and vacuum was being
> > held, as there was a definite rush of air when the vacuum pipe was
pulled.
> > No leaks at any brake lines or joints that I can see. Flex brake lines
are
> > likely original, but no signs of swelling.
> >
> > Rear brake pads likely will need to be replaced in the not too distant
> > future, but are OK.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > Bob
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