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Re: [T3] Brake problems


<x-charset windows-1255>Silly question; did you replace the brake fluid reservoir with a dual
circuit one?

Would that cause your problem if you haven't?

Daniel




> Here's the scenario:
>
> 62 Type 34
>
> New parts:
> M/C
> rebuilt later(73) front calipers
> new brake lines(front+rear), but not main line thru pan
> new brake hoses(front+rear)
> new wheel cylinders
>
> I've tried to bleed the system, but can't get pressure to the front
> calipers. When I loosen the bleeder valves on the front calipers, fluid
runs
> out, but when I pump the pedal, nothing. The rear is bleeding out fine.
I've
> adjusted the push rod to the M/C, but the Bentley states it should not be
> adjusted from the stock position. Have I installed a bad M/C? It was bench
> bled. Any other early, single circuit guys out there have this problem
when
> converting to a dual circuit M/C?
>
> Help!
>
> Doug
>
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