[TR] tr4 brake riddle

[wbeech at flash.net]

I would re-bleed the brakes just to eliminate that possibility but since you
have the M/C off you will be doing this next.

Check the adjustment on the rod from the M/C to be sure you are getting all
the travel you need from the pedal.  After you have re-built the M/C and
bled the system, maybe lengthen it out just a little and see if it helps.

Bill

Bill Beecher
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-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chris Simo
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 1:29 PM
To: list Triumph
Subject: [TR] tr4 brake riddle

Just started digging into a brake issue. I thought I'd share the symptom and
see who comes up with the winning diagnosis.

Thought it was a broken spring in the master cylinder and it's not.

Brake pedal would go halfway to the floor before engaging. Rear brakes are
adjusted correctly and it takes 2 clicks on the brake handle to get the car
to hold firm.

opened up the master cylinder and the spring is intact and I dont see any
scoring on the bore. Since it's out I'll rebuild it -  but I don't see that
it really needs it.

What else could it be?

Thanks

Chris

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