Both of these suggestions seem to track better with the symptoms. And, FWIW,
if I recall, dad was proud of the yellow stripe hose. Iâ??ll be checking it
out this weekend.
Thanks guys.
Jay
> On Apr 26, 2022, at 9:53 AM, GARY WINBLAD <garywinblad@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> You might also check...
> Years ago I still had my original "yellow stripe" vacuum hose on my
> servo. Back behind the air cleaner where you couldn't see it, it had
> become "soft". When it got hot it sucked in and closed off the vacuum
> to the servo until it cooled slightly. Boost was intermittent.
> Gary
>
>
>> On 04/26/2022 11:10 AM Wayne Pierzga via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> 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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