Mike,
Sounds like blown seals in the master cylinder to me.
Harlan.
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Carnell <michael.carnell@carealliance.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, September 17, 1998 6:53 AM
Subject: Brake Question on 1977 MGB
>Hi All,
>
>A dangerous thing, but I am requesting opinions about a problem with my '77
>MGB. Got in it this morning to go to work and after getting about a mile,
>the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. No brakes. Luckily there
was
>a turn lane to veer into. And then I nursed it back home.
>
>Now the question. There is no fluid leakage anywhere. I had that problem
>about 6 months ago. Replaced a leaking rear brake cylinder and everything
has
>been fine. But, like I said, absolutely no leakage anywhere in the system
>this time. Vacuum to the servo seems fine - plus it is not a loss of power
>to the system, we are talking no brakes at all.
>
>My mind now says the interior of the master cylinder is shot. And, that I
>probably need a new one - rebuilds never seem to last long for me. Lots of
>money...
>
>Am I right? Am I off track? Any thoughts?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Michael Carnell - Whos MG and home computer are now both dead!
>MG Sport Sedan Site - http://www.palmettobug.com/mg1100
>
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