RE: spongy brake

[Jeff Baker <velocity@metrolink.net>]

Manny,

Wehave found that the Matcos may have an interference problem between teh 
caliper and axle base. We have had to grind the bottom of the axle base a 
little to get clearance. Also check every other place the caliper gets 
close to the gear leg. If it hangs up anywhere, the brake won't work very 
well..

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From:	Emanuel Lewis [SMTP:ruman@worldnet.att.net]
Sent:	Sunday, August 23, 1998 9:43 AM
To:	reflector@awpi.com
Subject:	spongy brake

I'VE BEEN FLYING MY VELOCITY (STD,FG) FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW.  I'M VERY
PLEASED WITH IT EXCEPT FOR A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH A SPONGY LEFT BRAKE.
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I FILL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE SYSTEM TO TRY TO GET
OUT ANY TRAPPED AIR I DO NOT SEE ANY BUBBLES AND STILL END UP WITH A SPONGY
SYSTEM.  ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS?

MANNY LEWIS