Oh, it's just brake hydraulics. Phew! I thought something serious was going
on. 8^)
Really, with that bad a leak, it shouldn't be a problem finding it (once the
light's good) and fixing it. Could be something simple (like a hose
failure) or something bigger (like a caliper stuffed up).
Either way, parts shouldn't be a problem (if all else fails, E-type Jags
have the same front brakes). Hydraulics are one of the bits of a car that,
IMO, make the most sense. (none of this "where did the spark go between here
and there?" nonsense)
You push the pedal, the pedal pushes the fluid, the fluid pushes the brake.
If the fluid's getting out somewhere, then you find the brakes feel spongy,
because some of your pressure is going out the leak! Simple really.
Good luck,
Cheers,
Steve
'68 2000 Solex
>From: "Diana Wilson" <goldenmaia@onebox.com>
>Reply-To: "Diana Wilson" <goldenmaia@onebox.com>
>To: Mike Harper <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
>CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Choices...
>Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 00:16:01 -0700
>
>MMm, it wasn't exactly list comments but common sense when I filled up
>the brake fluid, went for a spin around town and came home with it nearly
>empty. *blinks* And soft brakes. (ick) I just didn't know from where.
> And since the car had the brake brace installed and I thought all the
>brakes had been done but apprently nooo....at any rate, it's the front
>driver's side and the fluid has drizzled all over the tire...ick....tried
>to see where it was coming from but the light was bad and it's a rather
>tight fit under there when you're poking your head around. (Me looking
>under the car...'oh, I see a springy thing...oh and something here, what's
>that?')
>
>-D-
>Is this something I can learn on a weekend...or several weekends?(like
>with lots of help...?) Should I really be under a car ripping things
>out...'oooh, this looks good....no, I think I want it purple'....Jeff
>would not be pleased. ;>
>
>---- Mike Harper <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Diana,
> >
> > I assume you have gotten some off-list responses to
> > your latest comments about the liquid being brake
> > fluid. If so, and if you are unsure about the last
> > brake rebuild, that is the optimum place to start on
> > your long project.
> >
> > It can cost, but it is well spent money to replace all
> > 4 calipers, both rear cylinders, all 3 rubber brake
> > lines, pads and shoes. Especially check the steel
> > lines that connect your calipers, the ones that bend
> > around so much, these may have a plastic sleeve on
> > them. If so I'll bet that is where your leak is
> > coming from. The lines rust under the sleeve which
> > traps water and dirt. strip that stuff off!
> >
> > If you re-bend your new brake lines there, be extra
> > careful to check for wheel clearance once you're done.
> > They can rub thru quickly!
> >
> > Sounds daunting, but a necessary job if those brakes
> > are really old & nasty. If one cylinder or caliper is
> > leaking, it is just a matter of time (and not much)
> > until you spring another leak.
> >
> > Mike Harper
> > Charleston SC
> > --- Pamela Pepoy <gppepoy@cybertrails.com> wrote:
> > > Don't give up kiddo.
> > > It's a very Japanese zen thing....it's the journey
> > > not the destination. It's fun
> > > and after all...whataya gonna do....leave all your
> > > money to the kids? Driving is
> > > fun, fixin is fun, learning is fun, the sense of
> > > accomplishing something special
> > > is fun. Cleaning up the oil under your leaky
> > > roadster...that isn't fun.
> > > My .02
> > > Guy
> > > Tempe, AZ
> > >
> > > Diana Wilson wrote:
> > >
> > > > Last night as I was looking at the lake under my
> > > car...(Lovely Lake Roadster,
> > > > how the sun twinkles off your darkened
> > > surface....ah, but I digress....)
> > > > I was pondering just why in the heck a novice like
> > > me got into a car
> > > > like this.
> > > >
> > > > Anyway, I guess I'm going to get the little
> > > critter towed back for more
> > > > work and it makes me feel very...ok.../extremely/
> > > edgy. I'm thinking
> > > > of marking this off as an unwise decision and
> > > selling him. Right now
> > > > he's not going anywhere...and I haven't decided
> > > what I'm going to do
> > > > but...I just wanted to share my
> > > embarrassment/frustration. ;P
> > > >
> > > > -D-
> > > > Tomorrow...sailing!
> > > >
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