Hi Jay
I was not aware you were using SS braided flex lines. If I recall these use a
'plastic' tube to carry the brake fluid. I donâ??t think these tubes
delaminate/collapse like OEM rubber as they deteriorate.
So, I have another suggestion you may want to investigate. Is there an in-line
vacuum check-valve between the carb and brake booster? If so this may be
sticking and could be the source of the intermittent problems you describe.
Cheers
Wayne
-----Original Message-----
From: Jay [mailto:jay.laifman@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 5:34 PM
To: Tiger List Serve <tigers@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Brakes biting
Iâ??m starting to suspect the hoses more. There was another incident that was
a bit different, and now that I think of it, points more to the hoses.
As I said before, as I was coming to a stop, with my foot on the brake, at the
last second before coming to a complete stop, it seemed the brakes bit a little
harder - like I pushed the brakes a tiny bit, even though I didnâ??t at all.
My initial assumption was that there was a bubble in the rubber hose,
increasing pressure. But I discounted that since it stopped immediately when I
lifted the pedal. When I have heard about this before, I recall that the
bubble kept the pressure up even after the pedal was released. But every
situation is different.
This other incident was also at very low speed, just after I lifted the brakes
and was coasting forward, I got a feeling like I was taping on the brakes
repeatedly and the wheel was chirping. It was very strange. I donâ??t know
the details to give more help on that.
One other factor, I have braided stainless hoses, that are smaller OD and ID
than stock rubber hoses.
> On Apr 24, 2022, at 12:28 PM, Jay <jay.laifman@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On my drive today, I first noticed that when slowing to a stop, at the very
> last moment before stopping, the brakes seemed to have an extra bite. I
> didnâ??t notice anything at speed or during braking. Just that last moment.
> But once I lifted, it always stopped. Then at one point, it seemed like it
> was biting a bit more. Again, the second I lifted off the brakes it was fine.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> This is with stock brakes and servo.
>
> I almost want to say that it is only one front wheel. But Iâ??m not sure.
> That would suggest caliper or hose. But when those stick or bite, I donâ??t
> know that they release the second the pressure on the pedal is released.
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