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Subject: brake problem
From: Peter Firla <bombur@snet.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 14:11:45 -0400
Greetings from someone who has returned after dropping out for two
years. I disappeared from this list after putting my '74 TR6 on blocks
because I couldn't stand it anymore as it kept breaking. I'm feeling
better now, put in a new clutch,  and put everything back together this
morning. As I started to bleed the brakes, I noticed all the fluid had
disappeared from the rear, larger reservoir for the MC. The front
reservoir was filled. I topped of the rear one, and proceeded to bleed
the RR cylinder. Not much ooph at first, ie did not pump well, but it
got better quickly. After I finished that wheel I noticed with no
bleeder nipple  open the pedal still goes to the floor, no brakes at
all. I did not bleed any other wheels. No fresh leaks showing from lines
or cylinders.

Questions:
* Where did the missing fluid go?
* What the heck is wrong this time? Maybe air somewhere else in the
system?

Thanks

Peter Firla


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