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Re: Bleeding brakes

To: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>, "mgs@autox.team.net"
Subject: Re: Bleeding brakes
From: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 09:08:16 -0500
I remember that from my 72. The 77 is built into the MC on the bottom.
In bleeding you're supposed to back it out 3 turns or something, and 
then bleed the front (closest) first and proceed "backwards" from what
we've always be told.

Everything worked fine. I have a little lockup on the rear right, but
I'm not concerned, as I've said, in the next couple of weeks, I'll do
the rear brakes too (new flex line and shoes, and yes Ed, copper washer 
:-). We'll see what else is needed.

I'm also not too concerned with the pressure sensor. But it's just kind
of funny, the DPO(s) seeming only remedy on this car was disconnecting 
or cutting wires. Backup lights, radiator fan (after market), heater fan
was cut, now this. Who knows what else. I haven't got to the radiator
fan yet, but so far, none of the proper fixes have been the least bit 
hard. I guess that's why we call them DPOs.

Paul.

Bob Howard wrote:

> Paul,
>   THe brake sensor thing does not affect the brake operation (in my '72
> at least).  It's a little shuttle sort of thing inside that H-shaped
> casting. When there is a difference in pressure between front brake and
> rear brake lines, the shuttle moves to one side and a switch turns the
> light on. 
>    Brakes still work OK if they are normal but switch is not.    Getting
> the shuttle re-centered is a pain, which is why many owners disconnect
> the wire. 
> Bob
> 
> 
> 
> 


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