Well I have a 41 Commander, the only one in Europe, apprently. However i have an on going problem that has bugged me for the last 18 months. My brakes, especially the front ones come on gradually untill they almost seize up. To get going again I have to release the pressure, and wait for everything to cool down.
What I have done so far.
Replaced all the metal pipes, fitted brand new hoses, had all wheel cylinders honed and brand new steel pistons* [I replaced the ally ones as the engineer thought that they may be expanding in to the cylinder] engineered for each wheel cylinder. Fitted brand new master cylinder. Fitted brand new return springs. Adjusted the brakes so that they run free. Adjusted the brake pedal rod until I was blue in the face, but none of this has made any difference.
The brake shoes themselves are not new and dont have high spots on them. I have lubricated all the adjusters so that they all work.
I have an inoperative hill holder, which has been taken off and cleaned out.
It seems to affect the fronts worse than the rears. I often think if I have too much fluid in the master cylinder. I have left about a quarter of an inch free at the top of the top.
I am really at my wits end with this, and I have run out of options. No doubt the answer is really stupid, and in front of my eyes, but I need someone to point it out to me. PLEASE HELP BEFORE I GO INSANE
If you have any ideas or pictures/ diagrams I would be grateful. I have a shop maual but on the the brakes its as informative as the Beano
What I have done so far.
Replaced all the metal pipes, fitted brand new hoses, had all wheel cylinders honed and brand new steel pistons* [I replaced the ally ones as the engineer thought that they may be expanding in to the cylinder] engineered for each wheel cylinder. Fitted brand new master cylinder. Fitted brand new return springs. Adjusted the brakes so that they run free. Adjusted the brake pedal rod until I was blue in the face, but none of this has made any difference.
The brake shoes themselves are not new and dont have high spots on them. I have lubricated all the adjusters so that they all work.
I have an inoperative hill holder, which has been taken off and cleaned out.
It seems to affect the fronts worse than the rears. I often think if I have too much fluid in the master cylinder. I have left about a quarter of an inch free at the top of the top.
I am really at my wits end with this, and I have run out of options. No doubt the answer is really stupid, and in front of my eyes, but I need someone to point it out to me. PLEASE HELP BEFORE I GO INSANE
If you have any ideas or pictures/ diagrams I would be grateful. I have a shop maual but on the the brakes its as informative as the Beano
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