[Fot] Brakes

[MadMarx]

There is a diaphragm spring behind the little piston in the master.
I most cases this spring gets tired and is not able to hold pressure.
You can overcome it with slamming on the brakes then it should hold
pressure.

Cheers
Chris

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Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
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Gesendet: Dienstag, 21. August 2012 03:03
An: 6-pack at autox.team.net; triumphs at autox.team.net; fot at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Fot] Brakes

I took the TR6 out today after adjusting the rear brakes.  The parking brake
was not holding properly so I tightened both sides up two clicks.  Upon
reaching the bottom of my driveway the car stopped itself.  So. . . under
the car and backed them both off one click and went for a drive.  When I
reached end of the street the pedal was low and I pumped it up and it was
firm.  I drove it for a few miles and the pedal was fading to the floor.  It
would pump up and hold firm for a moment then fade away again.  I got the
car home and looked underneath to see if I could spot any leaks that were
obvious.
Nothing.  Master was full.  My experience tells me this is an internal
master cylinder leak.  The pedal holds firm and then fades.  Any other
advice before I jump on the internet and order a new one?
TIA
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