Replace the rubber hoses that go from the brake lines to the
calipers. While you are at it , replace the one in the back as well.
(I think there is a new back one in the shed)
Larry
On May 3, 2006, at 12:12 PM, kristi74midget@comcast.net wrote:
> Hi all,
> Lambert asked me to send a message for some help with his front
> brakes. A few months ago his driver side back brake ceased on his
> 77 Midget while driving. We fixed that problem with new wheel
> cylinders. Now after driving it for a few weeks and a couple of
> long distances he was getting ready to drive home from work and the
> car lurched forward and did not go anywhere. After taking all of
> the wheels off at one point or another we have decided that we are
> now having a problem with the front brakes. When he put the front
> wheels back on everything seemed fine like something was stuck and
> then got unstuck with the tire off. He was able to drive it home
> but we are not sure how to fix the problem. We thought that we
> should probably bleed the brakes but are not sure if there is
> anything else we should be looking for in the meantime. Any help
> or advice is greatly appreciated.
>
> Kristi and Lambert
>
> '74 RWA Midget 'Mini Lee" (hers)
> '77 Midget (his)
>
>
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University of Pennsylvania
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