REFLECTOR: Brake performance

[Ron Brown]

I had the same problem. I even replace the master cylinder (at NAPA's expense), but still had the problem.

Then someone pointed out that the Matcos can trap air between the two cylinders in the caliper.

Remove the caliper, stand it straight up with the bleeder down and the nyloflow up. Now back bleed the brakes.  Problem fixed!!!!

Ronnie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jerry Teitsma 
  To: Reflector 
  Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 6:44 PM
  Subject: REFLECTOR: Brake performance


  I am having trouble with air in my brake lines - actually only on one side.  I have bled the brakes multiple times on that one side - from the bottom until no bubbles occur and the brakes are firm.  It take no time for the brakes to need pumping again on that side.  I have even bled the brakes, flew for an hour or so, and had no brakes on that side when I landed.  It wasn't pretty..

  Do I have a Master Cylinder problem or a connection problem?  Bubbles are in the nylaflow lines near the brakes but no fluids are on the floor.  Do I need to install the new Cleveland assembly to cure this?  Thanks, JT

  Jerry Teitsma
  Granby CO 80446 
  970-887-3910 
  jerryteits at comcast.net



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