Often, the rebuild kits for the master cylinder contains a seal which is
slightly thicker than the original. If, when this returns to its relaxed
position, it covers the return vent. This will prevent fluid from being
returned into the resevoir. The result is brakes which will pump up, but
which will not release pressure.
A collapsed inside on a brake hose will do the same thing.
Regards,
Lew Palmer
-----Original Message-----
From: Vargas family [mailto:bobbyv@trilobyte.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 4:10 AM
To: mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: brake problem
Hello All
Own a 52 TD, #12569, have restored from the frame up. Am currently in the
process of putting all the pieces back together, tub is on, floor boards in,
upholstery is next. Am having a problem with the brakes. Installed a new
rebuild kit in the master cylinder several months ago. Put the cylinder on,
new brake lines and hoses. But when I step on the brake, the left front
wheel locks up! After bleeding the fluid out, it free wheels.
After bleeding the front brakes and again pressing on the brake pedal, the
left front wheel again locks up. The drum has to be pulled off with a wheel
puller, but everything is in place, shoes, cylinders, etc. Any ideas??
Bob V.
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