[Healeys] Brake Problems Continue

[Quentin Schweninger]

Eric. I had a similar problem. It turned out to be the seal at the  
very end of the valving on the master cylinder. This seal shuts off  
the line to the reservoir when you step on the brakes.

   Dave and Daisy


On Aug 26, 2009, at 3:31 PM, WILLYS49 at aol.com wrote:

I still cannot get brake pressure on my '59 100-6. I have replaced just
about everything (mc, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, all hoses and rear  
brake
lines. I do have a few clues that might help. Before I replaced the  
rear brake
lines and hose, I pinched off the old brake hose and felt pressure on  
brake
peddle. After I replaced rear hose and the two rear brake lines that I
thought might be leaking, I bled all the air out of lines. Still no  
luck. Peddle
immediately goes to floor. Takes about three pumps to feel pressure and
holds but immediately goes to floor with no pressure when released.

I know that the new rear brake shoes are about half the thickness of the
originals and the adjustment cam doesn't seem provide much resistance  
on drum.
If the brake drums are worn and shoes are thin, could that be the  
cause of
problem? I'm running out of ideas and parts to replace (not to mention
summer is coming to an end).

Any thoughts or advice appreciated.

Eric
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