Peter Firla wrote:
> Greetings from someone who has returned after dropping out for two
> years. I disappeared from this list after putting my '74 TR6 on blocks
> because I couldn't stand it anymore as it kept breaking. I'm feeling
> better now, put in a new clutch, and put everything back together this
> morning. As I started to bleed the brakes, I noticed all the fluid had
> disappeared from the rear, larger reservoir for the MC. The front
> reservoir was filled. I topped of the rear one, and proceeded to bleed
> the RR cylinder. Not much ooph at first, ie did not pump well, but it
> got better quickly. After I finished that wheel I noticed with no
> bleeder nipple open the pedal still goes to the floor, no brakes at
> all. I did not bleed any other wheels. No fresh leaks showing from lines
> or cylinders.
>
> Questions:
> * Where did the missing fluid go?
> * What the heck is wrong this time? Maybe air somewhere else in the
> system?
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter Firla
Peter,
The rear resevoir feeds the front brake system, not the back. Check for a leak
on the
front end.
Regards,
Brian Schlorff '61 TR-4 '64 TR-4 '72 TR-6 '79 Spit
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