Re: IML: Master cylinder push rod question

[joestill1@xxxxxxxxxxx (Joe)]

Ah, very good point, Elijah:

 

But, yes, I did replace all the flexible brake lines.  I replaced those along with a bunch of other "stuff" on Kenyon's advice, just after I bought the car last Fall.

 

--
Joe
Allen, Texas
'61 4D Crown Southampton
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1961/JoeStill/index.htm

 

-------------- Original message --------------

> --- Joe wrote:
> > Actually, several reasons. I have replaced the
> > master cylinder in the car and ever since
> > replacement, the brake pedal "sticks" a bit and
> > doesn't return all the way
>
> Have you replaced all the flexible/rubber brake lines?
> The flexible lines can collapse internally, which
> means when you press the brake pedal, there will be
> enough pressure to apply the brakes, but when you
> release the pedal, the fluid is slow to move back out
> of the wheel cylinders. This can cause the pedal to
> appear to stick.
>
> Elijah
>
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