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Last post on this one - M/C has been changed again and this one works correctly. All problems have been resolved. Thank you to all who...
same size - 1 inch
Nothing is ever simple is it? So, I installed a new Master Cylinder after bench bleeding it. Then I bled the front calipers and drove it a bit...
This is my problem. I removed the lid and stepped on the brake many times and never got ANY movement of the fluid. NONE. So, unplugging the vents...
IIRC, I unbolted the M/C and pulled it forward enough to measure the pushrod length and then the depth of the hole it goes into. Measurements...
I had previously checked pushrod length and it was ok, but where are these 'vent holes' you mention? How would I get to them?
Pulled and plugged brake booster vacuum line - went driving around the neighborhood and brought it back home. Once in the shop, It would not roll...
In my mind, the 'cheapest first' would be to disable the booster and road test, so that is my focus. Good advice tho- thank you.
Alright yall. Yep, I am still working on this. Sorry for the ‘dead zone’ intervals. I’m still dealing with cancer and sometimes I just don’t feel...
The more I consider what everyone has said, I am right at removing the master cylinder to check it out and see if I can get a rebuild kit for it,...
OK, so this morning I decided to do a bit of investigation. I did not take the car out driving. It seemed to me that just pushing the brake pedal...
Makes sense, but how could I tell if it does?
Now this makes sense. I was talking thru my hat, 'cause I have never done one...but running lines back into the reservoir and getting the bubbles...
Fellas, this is exactly why I come in here- experience. In my 50-odd years of messing with cars, I have never had a brake hose go bad, so it...
Hey y’all. Here I am with more brake troubles…but on a different car. Here is the setup: 1950 Ford, discs in front drums in rear. Hanging pedal...
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