Haynes is probably right. For confirmation, open up one of the bleeder
screws. If brake fluid spurts out and your wheels then turn freely, then
it's time for a master cylinder overhaul or replacement.
On Sat, 27 Dec 1997, ArthurK101 wrote:
> Folks, any one have an easy solution to this problem?
>
> 1. Brake pedal hard as a rock - very little movement
>
> 2. Jacked up the car one wheel at a time. Found:
>
> a) Passenger side rear binding - unable to rotate by hand (locked up)
> b) Driver's side rear binding - was able to rotate by hand but with much force
> necessary
> c) Both front wheels would rotate by hand but took some force. (I'm not sure
> how much force would be appropriate for the disk brakes).
>
> d) Handbrake cable loose at both rear wheels
>
> Accorrding to Haynes this looks like a problem in the Master cylinder by-pass
> port.
>
> Any suggestions/quick fixes. "Hope springs eternal." :-) Cheers. TIA
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Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO (daily driver)
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