[Healeys] Brake Problems Continue

[Oudesluys]

Try bleading the brake using an Easybleed or similar. This will press 
fluid from the MBC through the lines, hoses, callipers and wheel 
cilinders from the MBC reservoir. Watch out that the MBC reservoir will  
be kept filled with brake fluid all the time.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


WILLYS49 at aol.com schreef:
> 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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