Re: Odd brake issue...

[Brian McGarvey <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>]

you prolly have a MC going bad.. that is my guess
brian


On Thu, 2 Aug 2001, Cheapass Ron wrote:

> Car is my '87 16V.
>
> I recently replaced the rear brake lines with SS ones.  No problem, got
> them on OK.  I had to bleed the fittings at the M/C because it drained
> itself in the process and I couldn't get any pedal pressure until I
> did.  So, I get that done, and I have pedal, but it seems a bit
> squishy, even after a full bleeding (now what I'd expect with all SS
> lines and new Ferodo pads all around).   Let's hope that goes away
> after a re-re-bleed...
>
> The part that concerns me is that I also get a little "pop" feel when
> the pedal reaches about 1/4 travel.  It's barely audible too if the
> engine is off...seems as there's a resistance change at this point too
> (a tiny bit lighter afterward, until pressure builds up)...never felt
> this before.  Would/could this be in the M/C or the booster?? (the two
> most likely suspects, I guess).   Did draining the M/C then pumping it
> trying to build pressure, cause me to do it harm?  Have never had this
> problem before.  Any suggestions?  BTW outside of the soft feel, the
> brakes seem fine; it stops in a straight line; I haven't done a lockup
> test yet.  Also the e-brake cables are not yet connected inside the
> car, FWIW.
>
> TIA, as always,
>
> =====
> Ron (Cheapass)
> '87 16V, ("Victor"), '93 Cabby ("Teufelhasen")
> ICQ 108845455
>
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