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[T3] Brakes


So, I FINALLY fixed my brake hose on the right hand side.
Using Jim's suggestion, got a 11mm flare nut wrench and still had to resort
to heat and Liquid wrench to get it off the steel line. I think I did
something stupid though. When I was heating the connection, the rubber line
blew right out of its fitting. BLAM! So... for the future DISCONNECT the
rubber hose from THE CALIPER FIRST. I don't think any harm was done overall,
though. 

But NOW, with the hose replaced and the brakes bled, what a difference.
Even my squeaking problem decreased. The car feels so stable now! Not a hint
of lurching to one side.

One thing. The brakes feel a tiny bit spongier than they used to. I recall
Jim mentioning that this is Ok, but my memory has served me poorly in the
past. 

The braking action is good. I don't feel like it's taking any longer to slow
down. 

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-- 
Mike Wodkowski
72 FI SQBK
Brooklyn
wodkowski@mac.com


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