Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12

Thread: Brakes are driving me mad No.2

  1. 2nd April 2010, 07:46 PM #1
    conjames's Avatar
    conjames
    conjames is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    45
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Brakes are driving me mad No.2

    Coincidence about brakes doing peoples head in...I have just completely done my brakes on my Series 2a, New Master Cylinder, 2 out of 4 new Wheel Cylinders and new shoes all round.....Have just bled the system and all wheels seem to work ok....except for one. The front right drivers side.....when I apply the brakes this wheel locks.....until I release the pressure through the bleed nipple... I have double checked everything and compared it with the other wheels and all looks ok...the piston in the cylinder moves freely and when bled...all seems to go ok... Still binds up on the first pump. In viewing the piston when the brakes are applied...it moves forward...but it doesn't seem to pull back a little when the brakes are off......

    Any ideas guys...help!!!.....

    Con
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 3rd April 2010, 06:57 AM #2
    Dinty's Avatar
    Dinty
    Dinty is offline TopicToaster
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Cessnock NSW
    Posts
    4,990
    Total Downloaded
    0
    G'day All, here is a link to workshop wisdom from the Series 2 club website
    http://www.series2club.info/forum/in...9;topic=6606.0, it might help you cheers Dennis
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 7th April 2010, 11:54 AM #3
    Aaron IIA
    Aaron IIA is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    1,481
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Are you sure that the brake pipe flexible is not partially blocked?

    Aaron.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 7th April 2010, 02:44 PM #4
    Blknight.aus's Avatar
    Blknight.aus
    Blknight.aus is offline RoverLord Vendor
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Melbourn(ish)
    Posts
    26,495
    Total Downloaded
    0
    collapsed flex line or a blockage in the steel pipe itself.

    instead of cracking the bleeder, get the brakes on and bound then undo the joint at the pipe/flex hose, if it doesnt come off then it the flex hose.
    Dave

    "In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."

    For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.

    Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
    Tdi autoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
    Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)


    If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
    If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 7th April 2010, 06:10 PM #5
    conjames's Avatar
    conjames
    conjames is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    45
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Brakes are driving me Mad No.2

    Thanks guys for the response...I actually noticed the Flexi Hose on that wheel swelling up and down as the pedal was activated....and it looks pretty ratty...I'm sure its going to be that pipe. Will change it and see...
    Thnks.

    Con
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 8th April 2010, 05:29 PM #6
    Aaron IIA
    Aaron IIA is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    1,481
    Total Downloaded
    0
    You must keep the flexible lines in good condition. If it looks old, replace it. This is even more of a concern on a single circuit braking system, such as SI/SII/SIIa Land Rovers, as if one brake flexible fails, the entire brake system fails.

    Aaron.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 10th April 2010, 08:59 AM #7
    UncleHo's Avatar
    UncleHo
    UncleHo is offline AT REST
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Godwin Beach Qld
    Posts
    8,688
    Total Downloaded
    0
    G'day Conjames


    I would advise that if one brake hose is starting to deteriorate, then the others will be in about the same condition, if it is an ex-army 2a then the replacement hose genuine part number is RTC-3353, same for all 3 hoses, and also now the clutch hose not sure if that is now the only hose available for all series 2/2a's.


    cheers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 10th April 2010, 11:31 AM #8
    drifter Guest
    I have just (today) received 3 flexible brake hoses in a nicely wrapped parcel from the Sydney area.

    The part numbers on them is RTC 3386 (BR 0513) for the front two and RTC 3353 (BR 0514) for the rear one (they came as a 'kit').

    One of mine sprung a leak while bleeding them last weekend. I was going to grab the ones I have off the 'donor' vehicle but decided brakes are too important to be careless about - so I purchased new ones.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 11th April 2010, 10:30 AM #9
    UncleHo's Avatar
    UncleHo
    UncleHo is offline AT REST
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Godwin Beach Qld
    Posts
    8,688
    Total Downloaded
    0
    G'day Drifter

    Glad you got the full set, I will add that current number of RTC3386 (BR513) to my master parts lists, I gather that the BR No's are Britpart or Bearmach the raised chassis Aust army vehicles used the rear hose for the front so making parts supply just that much easier.


    cheers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 11th April 2010, 10:53 AM #10
    drifter Guest
    Thanks Uncle

    That makes sense for two reasons:

    1. The Sydney internet supplier (Gary) sources a lot of his stuff from Britmart & Bearmach from all appearances, and
    2. as the rear one is the longer one, it would be easier to standardise on the one part.

    I note that the parts manual I have lists the following:

    Hose complete for front wheels GI 3700628W (2) 268341
    Hose complete to rear axle GI 3700628W (1) 268341 (88)
    Hose complete to rear axle GI 3700631W (1) 235208 (109)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« ID my firewall please? | Series 2 or 2a ute, motor conversion. »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!