LOL now i read it again yes it does, Heath ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 9:45 PM Subject: Re: Brake Problem
> Year, > On reflection its sounds like a dancing lesson doesn't it Heath? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "The Cleary's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 10:13 PM > Subject: Re: Brake Problem > > > > FR/FL/RR/RL? > > i was told that you bled the furthest first, ie RL, then RR then FL then > > FR > > last, > > but with a dual system it probably doesn;t really matter if it's front or > > rear first? > > > > u lost me with this > > foot in nip, foot out, loosen, foot in nip, etc > > > > pump the pedal, hold the pedal down then loosen the bleed nipple, but > > before > > the pedal hits the floor, tighten the bleen nipple, then pump the pedal a > > couple of times and repeat. > > is this what you mean?? > > r u in Brisbane? > > i found my receipt for all my brake bits, my MC is a JB1289 > > > > Heath > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Adam Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 10:21 AM > > Subject: Re: Brake Problem > > > > > >> Richard, > >> > >> Thanks for taking the time to type all of that. That's exactly how i've > > bled > >> the system - foot in nip, foot out, loosen, foot in nip, etc... I've > > changed > >> brakes on all my cars previously and never had this problem. Mind you - > > the > >> datto has new tubing throughout so air could quite possibly be stuck in > >> there? Although I have put a number of bottles through the system now. > >> > >> I actually haven't checked the master cylinder properly yet - so i'll > > check > >> that one today, but all the other nipples are flowing fluid with no > > bubbles. > >> This is the reason I thought there maybe a leak - power has to be lost > >> somewhere and then on the flipside if there was a leak then the fluid > > levels > >> would drop and guess what - they haven't ;) > >> > >> I'll bet $100 on it being a stupid mistake of mine - just a matter of > >> finding it. > >> > >> Mark > >> > >> Thanks i'll check the booster as you've mentioned. With re to the M/C > >> leaking - as I said above, I would have thought that the fluid levels > > would > >> drop with a leak and that's just not happening... > >> > >> thanks for the suggestions guys, hopefully I have some good news this > > arvo. > >> > >> cheers, > >> Adam > >> . > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: <[email protected]> > >> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 10:49 PM > >> Subject: Re: Brake Problem > >> > >> > >> > OK, back to basics. > >> > 1 Are you bleeding it correctly? > >> > Dont allow pumped fluid to be drawn back when lifting the brake pedal. > >> > Fit a plastic tube to the bleed nipple. Run the tube to a container of > >> > brake fluid. Ensure the end of the tube is emersed in brake fluid when > >> > pumping. Nip off the bleeder, before lifting the pedal. This takes two > >> > people one to operate the bleed nipple and one to pump the pedal. > >> > > >> > 2 Does fluid flow cleanly (no air bubbles) from the master cylinder > >> > bleeder or outlet pipe? > >> > If not fix it. (Bleed it or repair it) > >> > If yes, > >> > 3 Does fluid flow cleanly from each of the four wheel cylinders, after > >> > being bled in the order FR/FL/RR/RL? > >> > If no, find out why. > >> > If yes, > >> > After locking all bleeders hold down the brake pedal and check for > >> > leaks > >> > thoughout all brake lines and flexible hoses - particularly check for > >> > cracks in hoses and fluid leaks at pipe connections. These can be hard > > to > >> > detect if the component fitting is wet with fluid. > >> > 3 If the fluid is flowing air free through the system, with no leaks, > >> > check the operation of the Power Booster. Probably a job for a > >> > professional Brake Mechanic. > >> > > >> > > >> > ----- Original Message ----- > >> > From: "Adam Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > To: <[email protected]> > >> > Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 9:13 PM > >> > Subject: Re: Brake Problem > >> > > >> > > >> >> Richard & Matt, > >> >> > >> >> Thanks - that's the way I have it setup atm. I still can't find the > >> >> problem - brakes have zero power - infact I jacked up the back took > >> >> off > >> >> the wheels, started up the motor and put it in gear. I just let the > >> >> engines idle spin the discs. I jump on the brakes and it doesn't seem > > to > >> >> have much clamping force. I'd expect it to stall the engine straight > >> >> away - but i had to really stomp on the brakes to get that to happen. > >> >> > >> >> Bit lost with this problem. I can't find any leaks, fluid is getting > >> >> to > >> >> all calipers as I have bled them all and no air is coming out. I think > >> >> i'm going to bleed the brakes with a couple of bottles of fluid just > >> >> to > >> >> be sure. > >> >> > >> >> Are there any other reasons that may cause zero power in the brake > >> >> system? The booster has kicked the bucket perhaps? Is there anyway of > >> >> checking the booster is working correctly? > >> >> > >> >> cheers, > >> >> Adam > >> >> > >> >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> >> From: "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >> To: <[email protected]> > >> >> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 8:35 PM > >> >> Subject: Re: Brake Problem > >> >> > >> >> > >> >>>I would recommend Nipple up, so air bleeds out first. Nipple down > >> >>>will > >> >>>leave the air trapped inside while fluid runs out. > >> >>> ----- Original Message ----- > >> >>> From: "Adam Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >>> To: <[email protected]> > >> >>> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 9:45 AM > >> >>> Subject: Re: Brake Problem > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>>> Ok - sorry if there was areply to this already, I had a problem with > > my > >> >>>> email and it's deleted all of the last 3 or 4 days worth of emails > >> >>>> :\ > >> >>>> > >> >>>> I just checked my mastercylinder and it has 7/8 clearly stamped on > > the > >> >>>> side of it. So i'm guessing maybe a leak? I'm yet to find a leak - > >> >>>> everything seems pretty good and the brakes were bled with zero > > bubbles > >> >>>> coming out. Also, i'm still a little concerned about the front > > brakes - > >> >>>> which side is which??? ie nipple up top or bottom - I remember on a > >> >>>> mates 180sx we put on new brakes and forgot which was L and R and > > ended > >> >>>> up putting them on the wrong sides they didn't work at all but swap > >> >>>> them over and problem solved. Would this be the case with the VL > > Turbo > >> >>>> calipers too? > >> >>>> > >> >>>> cheers, > >> >>>> Adam > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> -- > >> >>>> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> >>>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> >>>> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > >> >>>> 4/07/2006 > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> -- > >> >>>> No virus found in this outgoing message. > >> >>>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> >>>> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > >> >>>> 4/07/2006 > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> -- > >> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> >>> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > > 4/07/2006 > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> -- > >> >>> No virus found in this outgoing message. > >> >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> >>> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > > 4/07/2006 > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> >> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > > 4/07/2006 > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message. > >> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> >> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > > 4/07/2006 > >> >> > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > -- > >> > No virus found in this incoming message. > >> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > >> > 4/07/2006 > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > -- > >> > No virus found in this outgoing message. > >> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: > >> > 4/07/2006 > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> No virus found in this outgoing message. > >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. 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