It is a brand new master cylinder with a brand new reservoir and is only
half full of fluid. Where exactly is this vent? I didn't see one.
Kurt
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> From: owner-alpines(at)autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-alpines(at)autox.team.net]On Behalf Of david_kelly(at)ici.com
> Sent: Monday, June 21, 1999 10:49 AM
> To: Kurt Eckert
> Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Brake Trouble
>
>
> Kurt
>
> You may have already tried this:
>
> You must ensure that the hole in the top of the brake master cylinder in
> clear to allow venting when the brake is released otherwise the fluid will
> just stay in the lines rather than returning to the cylinder, keeping the
> brakes on.
>
> The fluid will be forced into the pipes by the brake pedal but there is no
> such force to return it if the vent is blocked.
>
> The slackening off one of your pipes is probably providing this vent for
> the fluid to return but is a risky process.
>
> Dave
> 1962 SII
> Being rallyed at the weekend.
>
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