Bill --
There is supposed to be a return spring on the brake pedal (see diagram in
Moss catalog).
Also, make sure your carpet/pedal boot isn't pushed forward and restricting
rearward pedal movement.
Sarah Carr
TD3942EXLU in PA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
To: "MG T List" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 11:41 AM
Subject: TD Front Brake Problems
> Thanks, list, for all of your input on my '53 TD front brake problem.
>
> I believe that those of you suggesting a fluid return problem may have
> the solution. I don't believe that my brake pedal returns as it should.
> In testing the brakes in my garage, when I physically pull the brake
> pedal back up, the brakes release completely and there is no rubbing or
> drag whatsoever. There seems to be no resistance when the pedal is
> pulled posteriorly. Is it possible that the spring in the Master
> Cylinder is not strong enough? Has anyone tried installing an auxillary
> return spring on the brake pedal?
>
> As for the brake light switch, I have not yet had time to further
> investigate it. I had multiple comments that a failing switch resulted
> in the brake lights not coming on at all. I had one reply that a failed
> switch resulted in the brake lights remaining on. Since the brake lights
> have not been tested and functional prior to this event, I am not even
> sure that it is not a wiring issue from the resto.
>
> Bill Snyder
> '53 TD
> '66 B
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