Re: [T3] Still hoping for 30-40 responses...hehe

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<x-flowed>From: Rainman <rainman@friendlynet.com>
Date: Sun, 02 Jun 2002 01:30:46 -0400

"... brake questions....work on the notch again after 7 years...back then I 
put '69 brakes all around on it...new pads and shoes...new rear wheel 
cylinders...i have just gotten the main brake line to the rear replaced, it 
rusted out in 2 places.
But now I can't seem to consistently get the brakes to release... The divers 
side releases if I get under the car and release the pressure
with the bleeder valve.  The front calipers also seen to be sticking some,
though not near as bad as the rear."

Ray,
Sounds like your rubber brake lines deteriorated inside. When this happens 
it can act like a check valve holding the brake on after you've released the 
brake. Did you put new rubber brake lines on when you switched your brakes?
Tom
'72 Deviant Variant twin carb 4spd
'72 Beige Variant FI 4 spd
and thanks to this list
'66 T-34 with a RED interior (I'm still working on pictures)




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