Ordered a new master cylinder, so we'll see after that.
The American guys recommend changing the MC if the fluid hasn't been changed within three years. Failure is a common problem in these circumstances over there.
Onwards and upwards
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- 13 Aug 2014, 18:31
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake system nightmare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
- 07 Aug 2014, 18:28
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake system nightmare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
Re: Brake system nightmare
Right well i've just driven it around the block and when the brake pedal is released there is no extra travel if I attempt to hook my foot under the pedal and pull it higher, so I'm guessing all is ok in that area.
Am I wrong? Is there more to it?
Am I wrong? Is there more to it?
- 07 Aug 2014, 12:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake system nightmare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
Re: Brake system nightmare
So is there a separate return spring on the pedal?
- 07 Aug 2014, 11:17
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake system nightmare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
Re: Brake system nightmare
Before the bus was taken off the road for restoration there was NOTHING wrong with the brake system as I drove it every day. Since it being stood for 2 years with no brake use, all these issues have arisen so I don't know how the pedal travel can have altered? I'll read the post and see what u can l...
- 07 Aug 2014, 10:42
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake system nightmare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
Re: Brake system nightmare
'Replaced flexi pipes.'
Yup!!! Ok let's clear this up...
NEW ITEMS..calipers, pistons, piston seals (both), slider seals, flexi hoses, bleed screws, fluid (completely bled through 1.5 litres).
So what's left that can cause this as this is my everyday bus and it's now really p@@@g me off!
Yup!!! Ok let's clear this up...
NEW ITEMS..calipers, pistons, piston seals (both), slider seals, flexi hoses, bleed screws, fluid (completely bled through 1.5 litres).
So what's left that can cause this as this is my everyday bus and it's now really p@@@g me off!
- 07 Aug 2014, 08:31
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake system nightmare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
Re: Brake system nightmare
Sliders are fine, I copper greased them when I replaced all the seals. They slide perfectly. When I say stuck on, what I mean is they release, but not far enough so they're always stuck to the disc and consequently wherever I go the front wheels are untouchably hot. Not good. If I release the bleed ...
- 06 Aug 2014, 22:45
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake system nightmare
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
Brake system nightmare
Quick overview: Journey to Bala, both front brakes stuck on. Replaced both front calipers, bleed screws, pads, seals, fluid flushed and replaced etc. Journey to local shop, both brakes stuck on. Replaced flexi pipes. Journey to parents house, 20 mins tops, both brakes stuck on AGAIN. Is it the maste...
- 27 Jul 2014, 18:25
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front brake union sizes.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1535
Front brake union sizes.
Hey peeps,
What thread size are the brake unions? The bits you tighten into the caliper?
Thanks
What thread size are the brake unions? The bits you tighten into the caliper?
Thanks
- 07 Jul 2014, 16:27
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Kph to Mph backlight style dial faces
- Replies: 194
- Views: 63423
Re: Plasma gauge - Kph to Mph backlight style dial faces
Fabulous news!!
- 04 Jul 2014, 07:56
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Reader Rides (trial thread)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 991104
Re: Reader Rides (trial thread)
Thought i'd add to this thread, it's great seeing what people have done to their vans. Ok, so as we bought her from biker mike on here.. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5157/14570515125_1a04471583.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/14384060447_98d4671150.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/1...
- 04 Jul 2014, 07:22
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Kph to Mph backlight style dial faces
- Replies: 194
- Views: 63423
Re: Plasma gauge - Kph to Mph backlight style dial faces
See attachment, I'd say these are the most popular clocks for us non-revvy people. Everyone agree?
- 01 Jul 2014, 18:43
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Kph to Mph backlight style dial faces
- Replies: 194
- Views: 63423
Re: Plasma gauge - Kph to Mph backlight style dial faces
Any news on the non rev counter version of these yet guys?
- 23 Jun 2014, 08:15
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Coolant temperature problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 872
Coolant temperature problem
Hey peeps, Since I swapped out the coolant my temp gauge has been acting very strangely. Yesterday on a run I stayed at a steady 55mph and the temp gauge was just at the top of the cold block, then it raised to nearly middle and then back down to the cold blok again within a five minute period after...
- 23 Jun 2014, 08:11
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Relay for towbar electrics
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3501
Re: Relay for towbar electrics
Well I cleaned the earth point in the engine compartment and it's made no difference whatsoever. Any ideas?
E D I T : And i mean no difference when the trailer is disconnected. The lights are still dim.
E D I T : And i mean no difference when the trailer is disconnected. The lights are still dim.
- 20 Jun 2014, 08:08
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Relay for towbar electrics
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3501
Re: Relay for towbar electrics
It's the same either side or with hazards. If you put the brakes on they dim when indicators flash.