John Kuzman
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Took the 1972 Spitfire MK IV for a long fall drive two weeks ago, and when I went to back in to the garage, the brakes acted as though they were locked up. I immediately jacked up all four corners while in the driveway, and the right rear was locked. The other three wheels spun fine with the expected slight drag.
Had a chance to open up the right rear, and it appeared as though the wheel cylinder was weeping fluid. I decided to change both rear wheel cylinders, shoes, drums and all four rubber hoses. The hoses were at least 13 years old.
Finished the brake job today and went to bleed the system. I adjusted the rear shoes tight against the drums and installed Speed Bleeders to make this a one person job. Started at the right rear, absolutely no fluid flow after countless pedal strokes. Tried the left rear, same result. Went back to the supplied bleed screws and had the neighbor assist in the pump and hold routine. No fluid. Re-tightened all connections, no fluid. The PDWA was eliminated by the previous owner over 13 years ago.
Went to the front and both sides bled fine. What am I missing on the rear brakes? Thanks.
Had a chance to open up the right rear, and it appeared as though the wheel cylinder was weeping fluid. I decided to change both rear wheel cylinders, shoes, drums and all four rubber hoses. The hoses were at least 13 years old.
Finished the brake job today and went to bleed the system. I adjusted the rear shoes tight against the drums and installed Speed Bleeders to make this a one person job. Started at the right rear, absolutely no fluid flow after countless pedal strokes. Tried the left rear, same result. Went back to the supplied bleed screws and had the neighbor assist in the pump and hold routine. No fluid. Re-tightened all connections, no fluid. The PDWA was eliminated by the previous owner over 13 years ago.
Went to the front and both sides bled fine. What am I missing on the rear brakes? Thanks.
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