SOL's,
Need some help. I just got "Tess" back on the road after doing a
frame off started in October. It was purely a mechanical resto,
rebuilt motor, clutch, did some frame work. Started her up last week
and she cranked right up first try. Motor is running great except for
the front carb losing oil quickly from the dashpot, but parts are on
order.
Now for the question. In my rebuild I replaced all the brake lines,
flex included. I even replaced the master cylinder because my old one
was leaking like a sieve and a rebuild did not help. I used DOT 4 and
all seemed well, until I started to smell asbestos. After I limped
home ~ 2mi. I jacked up the front end and could not rotate either
front wheel. Back wheels turned fine. I cracked a line at the master
cyl. and everything seemed great. the Pressure diff. light went on
but I figured that was because of me cracking the line. I re-centered
the valve and all again was good. Took her out for a long spin around
the block and no sticky brakes. I took her to get inspected this
morning and made it there fine (~12mi) but as I was pulling out of the
garage after she had sat for about 10 min I felt that old familiar
hard pedal and sure enough the brakes started to drag again.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any help.
Mark
mmanasas@jjprayc1.jnj.com
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