I had the same problem. When the plunger stuck, I would take off the
boot and apply some of that red brake grease in the cylinder. I had to
do this a few times over about a month, now it's fine. I could tell when
the plunger stuck, because there would be free play in the brake pedal.
Jim
'67 TR4a
http://www.homestead.com/jimstriumph
Rob Switzer wrote:
>
> Update, I filled the reservoir with brake fluid and tried to bleed the
> brakes with no luck. When the push rod went in it stuck again. I took it
> all apart and it looks fine. The new rubber seal is really tight and hard
> to push in, but it does go in. The cylinder looks fine, I honed it very
> lightly when I did the rebuild. Could this be another kit from VB that has
> parts that are not exact to OEM specifications like the caliper rebuild kit
> that I purchased from VB? BTW I bought a new caliper rebuild kit from
> spitbits and it fit like a glove and was very easy to install.
>
> Thanks
> Rob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob Switzer <rswitzer@erols.com>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2000 4:56 PM
> Subject: Master Cylinder rebuild question
>
> >
> > I just rebuilt the brake master cylinder on my 69 GT6+ with a kit that I
> > bought from VB. When I push the rod into the cylinder it sticks. The
> only
> > way I can get it out is to use an air compressor and blow it out. Does
> > anyone know if this normal? Will it pop out when I add the fluid and
> bleed
> > the brakes? Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
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