Sorry all, here is some of the input I got;
*there are four cylinders(2 on each wheel) on the front of a BN4
*replace the 3 brake hoses (2 on front and one on back) while in there
as they deteriate over time and can inhibit the flow of fluid.
*need to adjust brakes (on backing plate) after installing cylinders
and before bleeding brakes (can affect height of pedal)
Additionally, I think I would recommend replacing everything at once
while in there instead of trying to go the cheap route (like I did)
especially if the parts are original. Also, I'd recommend not
bothering to rebuild the old cylinders if possible. The cylinders are
50 years old and can only last so long.
Phil
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On Jul 24, 2008, at 3:16 PM, "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" <e-wilkins@cox.net>
wrote:
> It shouldn't be that difficult for an "old school" mechanic to get
> right.
>
> I'm just about to replace my two rear cylinders and am thinking about
> how to proceed with the front. I've got a BN6 which uses FOUR 80-90
> dollar ea. cylinders...
>
>
> Wilko
>
> On Jul 24, 2008, at 8:51 AM, philritten@aol.com wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> The brake pedal has been low on my '58 since I purchased it
>> recently. I took it in to a local shop to have the brakes bled and
>> they told me one of the front cylinders was leaking a little which
>> was kept them from being able to get the pedal to come all the way
>> up. I got two new cylinders (from Moss - I know you want to kill
>> me) and they replaced those. When they were bleeding the brakes the
>> 2nd time they broke (accidentally) the place on the rear cylinder
>> where the bleed screw is goes into the cylinder. So I got two new
>> rear cylinders. They bled the brakes again and the pedal is even
>> worse (it is at the floor on the first pump but comes up after
>> that). They suggested I get a new master (which I have on the way).
>> It looks like all of the cylinders are probably original. Is this
>> somewhat normal when replacing the original equipment and is there
>> anything unusual I should know about a Healey that might get past
>> the average brake man?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Phil
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