I had the same problem, except I couldn't even drive mine. After I bled the
brakes, I tried pumping the pedal a few times to make sure there were no
leaks and that I had good pedal pressure. After a few pumps, the front
brakes locked. I never tried just letting them sit to see if the pressure
would bleed off - I assume that would mean a leak somewhere.
I never did figure it out! Wound up removing the check valve and haven't had
a problem since. Obviously, they put it there for a reason, but...
Sorry I can only offer commiseration and no help, but if you figure this
out, I'd love to know what you did. Good luck!
Michael Ferguson
1959 TR3A TS53990L...O
There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness.'...Dave Barry
(and my wife!)
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>From: "Sheila Crockett" <sheilac@direct.ca>
>To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Brake mystery 59 TR3A
>Date: Mon, Apr 2, 2001, 7:35 PM
>
>
>> I am having a problem with pressure building up in the brake system.
>>
>> Up to this point I have:
>> -rebuilt the master cylinders for the brake and clutch
>> -bled the system (I don't remember how many times)
>> -am using Silicone Dot 5 brake fluid
>> -every thing in the system is new or rebuilt. (lines, cylinders, etc.)
>> -clutch is working fine!
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