Re: IML: Master Cylinder Rebuild Time?

["Dave Grove" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think you need to go back and *carefully* re-do the brake adjustment.  It
is very critical on these types of brakes, and if not perfect, will do just
what you describe.

Regards,
DaveG.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Ford" <daveford1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 6:17 AM
Subject: IML: Master Cylinder Rebuild Time?


> I recently replaced all 6 wheel cylinders and brake shoes on my 58
> Southampton.  Brake pedal pumps up to a good hard pedal and braking is
good.
>   But...  my first pedal stroke on the brake goes way below the pumped
> height so I have bled all the wheel cylinders three different times to try
> to eliminate this issue but I still get the same result.
> Is my problem the Master Cylinder?  Should a rebuild/kit suffice?
>    Thanks
>    Dave
>
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