The Improbable Car Company (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} improbable_cars) wrote,@ 2009-05-02 08:50:00 |
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Brakes still Broke
I attempted earlier this week to fix Emily's brakes. I finally bought a new master cylinder, after two rebuilt ones in a row were defective. I was also adding a proportioning valve to the systems to get the braking balance right with the new front disc brakes.
I made a custom bracket for the valve, and painted all the bits in preparation for the install. The last thing I did was disassemble the used proportioning valve to double check it. At that point I discovered is was badly corroded inside to the point of unusability. So now Emily's old M/C is removed, and I can't install the new system until I get another prop valve.
So I'm now at two of two unusable cars. Lucky thing my sweetie is letting me borrow her car long term.
On a more positive note I finally tracked down a fourth of the rare 14" mustang rims I needed for Emily, so after repainting and some new tires I can have four of the same size rims on Emily instead of the 13" rears & 14" fronts on her now.
I attempted earlier this week to fix Emily's brakes. I finally bought a new master cylinder, after two rebuilt ones in a row were defective. I was also adding a proportioning valve to the systems to get the braking balance right with the new front disc brakes.
I made a custom bracket for the valve, and painted all the bits in preparation for the install. The last thing I did was disassemble the used proportioning valve to double check it. At that point I discovered is was badly corroded inside to the point of unusability. So now Emily's old M/C is removed, and I can't install the new system until I get another prop valve.
So I'm now at two of two unusable cars. Lucky thing my sweetie is letting me borrow her car long term.
On a more positive note I finally tracked down a fourth of the rare 14" mustang rims I needed for Emily, so after repainting and some new tires I can have four of the same size rims on Emily instead of the 13" rears & 14" fronts on her now.
