First, does the handbrake engage at about 5 clicks? If not, try adjusting
the rear shoes. Easy, cheap and often is all that is required. Luck
Peter C
At 07:13 AM 2/26/99 , Radley, Jack wrote:
>
>The brake pedal on my 76 TR6 has to be put to the floor to get any
>braking. With the pedal to the floor I only get slow down braking, not
>lock up the wheels braking. This is something I was going to have
>looked at in the Spring anyway to avoid such problems, but now the
>problems are here. The master cylinder is full, no obvious leaking on
>the floor or on the wheels, nothing else seems out of whack, brake pads
>and shoes should be OK based on mileage, no brake light - but I think
>it's burnt out (it never goes on).
>
>
>Any diagnoses?
>
>
>I will have the work done for me by a TR6 shop in the area. What should
>I expect?
>
>I have a thought about using the stainless braided brake hoses. Any
>thoughts? The car is 99.99% original - would stainless braided hoses be
>a mistake? Should I go to silicone fluid? Humidity is everywhere, I
>understand, but the car is pampered and kept garaged. Regarding the
>hoses and silicone, I don't mind spending a few extra bucks if I'm
>getting a real improvement (so long as I'm not screwing up the
>originality of the car).
>
>Just looking for some valued opinions.
>
>Jack Radley
>76TR6
>CF57991U
>
Peter C.
MGC-GT , 100-4, '31 MM8 Cammy, Innocenti S,
'52 Champ, '60 L-R 109 SW, 3 '64-73 L-R 88's
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