T-Series How do I address soft brakes on my TF?

[TR3TomG]

My brake peddle goes almost to the floor, even though I bled the brakes. I bled them repeatedly, and put a lot of fluid through the system, but no change. Notably, I recently had to change a leaking rear wheel cylinder. Thoughts? Thanks so much!

 

[Billm]

Sounds like your brakes are not adjusted well enough yet.
For this operation I would adjust the brakes until the wheels won't turn anymore and then hit the brake peddle really hard several times and then adjust the wheel cylinders AGAIN until the wheels won't turn. Repeat this until the wheels stayed locked after you hit the peddle. THEN back off the brakes at the wheels one click each.
This may give you a chance of having good brakes (for am MG)
BillM

 

[Steve_S]

Also remember that the front brakes have two cylinders, and therefore two adjusters - one for each brake pad. Back them all off to their loosest setting and then advance them tight evenly until the wheel locks. Then back off a bit. A slight intermittent drag is normal and will correct itself with driving. Do the same on the rear but only one adjuster there.

If the brakes are still soft then they are either not bled correctly or there is a problem in the master cylinder. TF brakes should feel nice and solid, being a full drum system.

 

[tr8todd]

When was the last time you changed your brakes hoses? They can soften up over time leading to a spongy pedal.

 

[Deleted member 8987]

How do I address soft brakes on my TF?


With all due respect, soft TF brakes........is a good way to start.

My bets are on shoe adjustment first, hoses second, M/Cyl third...

 

[Deleted member 8987]

Another possible way to address your soft TF brakes:

MGTF
Soft Brakes Division
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
England

but that may be a tad out of date.


Can ya tell I had my Cheerios today?

 

[PAUL161]

Also remember that the front brakes have two cylinders, and therefore two adjusters - one for each brake pad. Back them all off to their loosest setting and then advance them tight evenly until the wheel locks. Then back off a bit. A slight intermittent drag is normal and will correct itself with driving. Do the same on the rear but only one adjuster there.

If the brakes are still soft then they are either not bled correctly or there is a problem in the master cylinder. TF brakes should feel nice and solid, being a full drum system.

I agree with Steve. If the shoes are adjusted properly, for whatever reason, you have air in the system. PJ