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08-30-2020, 09:43 PM | #1 |
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Hydraulic Brakes 39 Ford.
39 Ford Coupe Hydraulic Brakes .
The master cylinder to my knowledge has not been serviced/rebuilt. MC is not leaking oil or overfilled. Recently fitted a set of auto bleeders all round. Just the other day brake pedal came up really tight and brake lights came on. Also noted brakes were "on" without any foot on pedal. Released some oil out a rear bleeder and came right. Brake light came on a day or so later sitting in garage. Went round all brakes, bled them all and now brakes still work but needs about 1/2 pedal to engage. Previous approx 1/4 pedal travel for brake engagement. My thinking is time for MC replace rebuild. Pedal travel has not been adjusted. Thoughts, suggestions? Phil NZ |
08-30-2020, 09:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hydraulic Brakes 39 Ford.
First, try to adjust the pedal travel.
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08-30-2020, 10:18 PM | #3 |
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08-30-2020, 10:37 PM | #4 |
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You have to have free travel at your brake pedal for the master cylinder to work properly, to let he pressure out of the system. the brake pedal should move 3/4" before the push rod moves the master cylinder piston. I your brakes still come on after you have the free travel you have a master cyl problem.
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08-31-2020, 06:16 AM | #6 |
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Are you sure that the pedal return spring is still pulling the pedal ALL the way back up? DD |
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08-31-2020, 08:11 AM | #8 |
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So, Phil, the only thing you did before this lock up started was to replace the bleeder screws with speed bleeders?
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08-31-2020, 08:13 AM | #9 |
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08-31-2020, 08:37 AM | #10 |
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You should have the vented cap on the MC. Are you sure the vent is clear?
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08-31-2020, 09:07 AM | #11 |
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This may sound silly but , is it possible to have created an air lock in the MC or somewhere in the system? We are all assuming that you used the correct bleeding procedure. I have bled the brakes on my 40 many times using Speed Bleeders with no problems. Hope you solve the problem.
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08-31-2020, 10:03 AM | #14 |
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Thinking now I may need to recheck my use of the speed bleeders and only go with 1/4 turn open may have been a little heavy handed at 1/2 .
This is the easiest to check later on today. Appreciate all the helpful and thought provoking comments Phil NZ |
08-31-2020, 10:42 AM | #15 |
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I would think the only way the Speed-Bleeders could fail would be to leak, which should be obvious if that's what's happening. If they're not leaking, I can see no way they could add more pressure or fluid volume to the system.
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08-31-2020, 11:13 AM | #16 |
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Brakes staying on can only be caused by the recuperation port being blocked. either blocked by some debris or blocked by the piston seal not being clear of it at rest. The pedal may be level with the clutch, but does it come up further if you physically lift it?
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Pedal returns to floorboard underside and will contact here. This has been the norm for me. Will as above recheck again. Phil NZ |
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08-31-2020, 12:21 PM | #19 |
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Piston in MC may not be returning all the way possibly created by rust or debris.
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08-31-2020, 12:36 PM | #20 |
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How about the length of the rod that goes into the cylinder from the brake pedal??
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