[Healeys] re-bleeding brakes

[Michael Salter]

Hi Richard,
If you are getting a good pedal on the first push I don't think that air in
the system is your problem. My guess is that the brakes need adjusting and
that possibly you have a restricted brake hose.
I would recommend carefully clamping off the brake hoses (just enough
clamping to prevent fluid flow)  one at a time to determine whether the
problem is in the rear or in one of the front brakes. At least that way you
know where to concentrate your efforts.

Michael Salter
If you aren't living on the edge
you are taking up too much room.


On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 12:37 AM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>wrote:

> I spent the day replacing the brake master cylinder (and clutch too).  I'm
> getting good braking with a little travel on the first pressure. The next
> push
> gives less pedal travel with again good braking. I need to re-bleed, I'm
> guessing.While bleeding the right rear, I had a leak at the right front
> wheel.
> Is that a good guess as to where to begin? Or back at the master cylinder?
> Thanks for all the earlier advice.
> Rich Kahn
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