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Re: TR6 Brakes

To: Martin Libhart <mlibhart@feist.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 Brakes
From: Steve Chandler <stevec@rtd.com>
Date: Mon, 09 Feb 1998 08:00:10 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Chandler-O'Bagy Associates
References: <34DE7E6D.DCA543A4@feist.com>
My guess is that the flexible hose has failed internally or the brake
pipe has been crushed somewhere. Try loosening the flexible hose to
that side and see if you get brake fluid.

I have seen these hoses fail internally, and there are no visbible
signs on the outside.

cheers

steve

Martin Libhart wrote:
> 
> And here I thought I fully understood the PDWA on our brakes.  Seeking
> comments/advice...
> 
> Just rebuilt master cylinder.  All brakes working fine prior to rebuild
> of leaking master cylinder.
> Bench-bled master cylinder, re-installed on booster, and proceeded to
> bleed brakes.  Successful bleed of left and right front; successful
> bleed of left rear;  can get no fluid, air, or anything from right rear
> cylinder.
> Re-bled front system again, trying to see that PDWA hadn't shifted
> off-center.  Again, good bleed of front calipers and the left rear
> cylinder, but still nothing at right rear.  Furthermore, I can hardly
> get any pedal travel at all when trying to bleed the right rear.
> 
> Suggestions?
> 
> Martin Libhart
> 1972 TR6

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