[Healeys] Braking problem for a Longbridge

[Jim Werner]

My Longbridge BN4 was impossible to bleed. I ended up using a power bleeder
and an assistant to pump the brakes as well.


Jim Werner
Louisville, KY



-----Original Message-----
From: David Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
To: 'Bob Spidell' <bspidell at comcast.net>; 'Jim Lesher' <cleona44 at hotmail.com>
Cc: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, Jun 10, 2012 10:30 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Braking problem for a Longbridge


Those MC's were recalled, problem fixed. When one disconnects both ends of
he system a lot of fluid is generally lost and a lot of air is introduced.
o it requires a lot of bleeding to refill the system. This is best
ccomplished with a power bleeder of some sort. Plan on totally emptying the
eservoir at least once. Having a helper pump and another bleeding takes a
ong time....
ave
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: Re: [Healeys] Braking problem for a Longbridge
If you're not leaking any fluid the problem is probably either the M/C
iston seal or foot valve. Have someone slowly work the brake pedal while
ou watch the fluid level in the reservoir--if it goes up when the pedal is
ressed the foot valve is failing to seal; if not, it's probably the piston
eal that is failing to seal (I'm assuming you don't have a servo).
Did you inspect the internals of the M/C before install? Is it one of the
Classic Gold' (think that's the name) ones that Moss is (was?) selling?
hey had problems with the foot valve design.
Bob
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