Re: [alfa] Alfetta GT: Stopping Optional

["Dean" <tessiedog@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello, sounds like you have a leaking master cylinder. You can replace the
seals and have the cylinder re sleeved if you want but a new master cylinder
is the way to go. When you bleed the rear brakes bleed from both nipples for
the given calliper at the same time . Also rear brake adjustment is critical
to pedal feel, so adjust them up then undo them until the pad just rubs the
disc. The brakes also may take a bit of time to bed in.
Dean.
-----Original Message-----
From: S Hooper <hoop1128@domain.elided>
To: alfa@domain.elided <alfa@domain.elided>
Date: Tuesday, 15 June 2004 5:42
Subject: [alfa] Alfetta GT: Stopping Optional


>Okay folks.  I am in the final stages of getting my 78 Alfetta GT back on
the
>road after a bunch of fixes/upgrades and the last thing I am trying to do
is
>get my brakes to work.
>
>New pads, new stainless steel lines, and new fluid.  The pedal feel is
>frighteningly soft.  We have bled the system multiple times and feel that
we
>have gotten all the air out of the system.
>
>Just a few moments ago I was watching the master cylinder/booster while my
>assistant was pumping the breaks and noticed fluid leaking from a small
hole
>(1-2 mm) on the underside of the master cylinder on the mounting point to
the
>booster.
>
>So my questions are:  What is the function of the hole and if it should not
be
>leaking, what do I need replace to get back on the road?
>
>
>Many thanks, as always!
>
>Steven Hooper (and with him as always is Josh)
>78 Alfetta GT (think of the weight I could save if I removed the brake
>system)
>91 164S (who needs third gear anyway?)
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