Hi Mike,
All the rubber lines lines are new. Also, after 2-3 hours, the brakes free
up.
Thanks for the reply.
Dave Camp(still bugeyed)
----- Original Message -----
From Mike & Kerry Gigante <mikeg at vicnet.net.au>
To: nateley <nateley@email.msn.com>; spridget list
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 4:32 AM
Subject: Re: Bugeye Brake Problem
> Did you replace the hoses at the same time? These (the original style
rubber
> hoses)
> have a nasty habit of collapsing internally and can result in the brakes
> staying on.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "nateley" <nateley@email.msn.com>
> To: "spridget list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 8:34 PM
> Subject: Bugeye Brake Problem
>
>
> > Dear Group,
> > I am having a brake problem that is making me bugeyed. I converted the
> front
> > drum brakes on my 60 Sprite to disks and changed the 3/4 master cylinder
> to
> > a rebuilt 7/8 bore. The disk setup has rebuilt calipers, new rotors, new
> > hoses and pads. I also replaced the rear brake hose with new. The
problem
> is
> > that when I step on the brake pedal, after about 4-5 pumps, the brakes
> lock
> > up - all 4 wheels and the brake lights come on and stay on. I thought I
> got
> > a bad rebuilt cylinder, so I had it replaced with another rebuild - same
> > problem! Since both rebuilds were from the same source, I found a NOS
> > cylinder and installed it - you guessed it - same problem! On all 3
> > cylinders, I have backed the push rod all the way out - no more
> adjustment.
> > Also, on all 3 cylinders, the clutch side worked perfectly. I can
release
> > the pressure by loosening any of the bleeders. Does anyone have any
> ideas -
> > I am all out. Please help!
> > Dave Camp
> > 60 Sprite
> > 79 Midget
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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