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Re: [TR] tr4 brake riddle

To: list Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net>, Chris Simo <ccsimonsen@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] tr4 brake riddle
From: <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:54:16 -0400
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Chris, there is a lot of lost motion in the linkage. The clevis pins can wear 
as well as the holes they go thru on the pedal box as well as the Master 
Cylinder itself. By the time that lost motion gets to your foot on the pedal it 
can be significant. Some folks have welded up the holes and re-drilled them. So 
check the pins for wear.
JVV
---- Chris Simo <ccsimonsen@gmail.com> wrote: 
> Just started digging into a brake issue. I thought I'd share the symptom
> and see who comes up with the winning diagnosis.
> 
> Thought it was a broken spring in the master cylinder and it's not.
> 
> Brake pedal would go halfway to the floor before engaging. Rear brakes are
> adjusted correctly and it takes 2 clicks on the brake handle to get the car
> to hold firm.
> 
> opened up the master cylinder and the spring is intact and I dont see any
> scoring on the bore. Since it's out I'll rebuild it -  but I don't see that
> it really needs it.
> 
> What else could it be?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Chris
> 
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