"Power British Performance Parts, Inc." wrote:
>
> 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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Could be leaking back into the booster, Stu
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