Chris Rife wrote:
>
> Is there a limit as to the number of times that a brake master cylinder
> can be rebuilt? My brakes are a little softer than I would like, and I'm
> wondering if a rebuild might help the problem any, or if it just needs
> to be replaced.
>
> Also, I too would like to mount some 3-point seat belts. Since my floor
> is "new," I think I can do pretty much whatever I want there, but the
> shoulder belt is the problem. With all the interior panels removed, I've
> noticed that there is a hole (supposed to be there) about shoulder
> height with the seats- is this just very convenient, or does it serve
> some other purpose? The interior is still in a bag, so I don't really
> know what goes where just yet.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
> '62 Series II
Chris,
I don't think that rebuilding the master cylinder would help the
"softness" of your brakes. This could be cause by old rubber hoses that
are giving way to some pressure because of age or you may have some air
in the lines. If your master cylinder leaks or slowly goes dowm to the
floor if you keep pressure on the brake pedal, then it's time for a
rebuild, other that that, the problem is elseware. My problem was with
the brake booster leaking fluid into the vacum chamber. If you have
power brakes, I would check this out also.
-- Sergio 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V 'AJNT 86' still working on it but getting closer!
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