Ulix Goettsch wrote:
> So do you have to pump once every time or just the first time and then
> it's fine for the rest of your drive?
> If it's the former, it could also be warped rotors or sloppy wheel
> bearings that push the wheel cylinder back in too far....uhhhh....if you
> have disc brakes...
>
> But anyway, if the brakes are fine when sitting still but not when
> driving, look for something mechanical, bleeding probably won't help.
>
> Ulix
>
> On Wed, 6 May 1998, carolien coulter wrote:
>
> > Now I'm really confused. My brakes work fine sitting in the garage. Even
> > overnight pressure seems to hold. The first pump might not be quite as
> > strong as the sencond, but they seem to be working ok,until I drive the car.
> > As soon as I get going, the first pump goes to the floor( or just about;no
> > brakes anyway) and after that I have great brakes. ?????Carol, '59 Bugeye.
> >
>
> Ulix __/__,__
> .......................................................... (_o____o_)....
> '67 Sprite
If anyone has an answer to Carols problem please let me know!!!!
My Mini has been like this for 4 years now.
All new (not rebuilt) cylinders, hoses, shoes, adjusters, pipes, etc. 100% new.
The pedal is hard and up top until you roll the car 2 feet, then it goes to the
floor.
One pump and it is hard again.
If it sits for a month without rolling, the pedal stays hard. Again move the car
and it goes to the floor.
(this car has twin leading shoes in front just like a bugeye) 4 wheel drum.
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3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
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