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Posted by: redshift Dec 10 2003, 10:43 PM

The backs stick a lil, the pedal doesn't return happily, no pumping required for full brakes..

I brought this up a few weeks ago during Exhaust-a-Thon 2003, when I picked it up, was perfect, now it's back to sticking the last teeny bit.

I can't decide if it's the MC, or just some trash in the pedal cluster. The MC does not require pumping to make pressure.

I found rust down there from a previous MC explosion, PBlasted the shit out of everything, and worked it all out.. it's a 1/2 inch dead on return.

The MC does not require pumping to make pressure.

Replace what? MC, Pedal Cluster, all cables? I don't want to do this again, it's hard to get time, and space to get it off the ground.

The MC does not require pumping to make pressure.


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Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Dec 10 2003, 10:44 PM

Does the master cylinder require any pumping to make pressure?

-Chris

Posted by: redshift Dec 10 2003, 10:52 PM

The MC does not require pumping to make pressure.


M=EC+29

Posted by: skline Dec 10 2003, 10:55 PM

So how many times do you have to pump it to get pressure???

Posted by: redshift Dec 10 2003, 10:56 PM

Less than once.


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Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Dec 10 2003, 11:02 PM

So let me see if I got this straight, your brakes will stick, even when pressing the pedal less than once, but only after pumping it several times and spraying it with PB Blaster, all while wearing womens undergarments? Man, this is getting too weird for me!



-Chris

Posted by: Andyrew Dec 10 2003, 11:04 PM

Thats alot of posts redshift!

no clue on topic though, sorry.

Andrew

Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 10 2003, 11:05 PM

You bring this on yourself Miles.

If you have not replaced the plastic bushings in the pedal cluster.. I promise they are worn out and could possibly causing this sticking sensation.


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Posted by: Qarl Dec 10 2003, 11:08 PM

Let me see if I get this right Miles... You and your "partner" get into your 914. After you pump for a while it gets sticky?!?

What?!?!?!

Posted by: ChrisReale Dec 10 2003, 11:13 PM

Prolly pedal cluster. Have Qarl rebuild yours. My old pedal cluster was rusty and bound the clutch up. Rebuilt it and its great

Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 10 2003, 11:19 PM

Do you think rebuilt pedal clusters would sell ?? Basically do an exchange ??


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Posted by: ChrisReale Dec 10 2003, 11:22 PM

A rebuilt pedal cluster is one of the things people over look when getting their cars sorted out. If it works on a core charge system that makes it not to pricey, yes I believe they would sell.

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Dec 10 2003, 11:23 PM

I betcha they would sell pretty good, depending on the price. If powder coated with bronze bushings kit installed I betcha could get a nice premium from people that would rather just not bother doing it themselves. Or are afraid, I mean shit, take the brake pedal off, then put it back on, what if I screw up . . . soon becomes

-Chris

Posted by: redshift Dec 10 2003, 11:40 PM

PP has them on the list for $125.


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Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 10 2003, 11:44 PM

Powder coated and all for 125$ ?

It can take one hour plus parts (95$) powder coating would be another 25-30$ so that is about right.. but I dont know how they are making money on them (cause you know that they are not doing them themselves).


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Posted by: sj914 Dec 10 2003, 11:46 PM

Powdercoating other than black would be nice.

Posted by: redshift Dec 10 2003, 11:49 PM

I dunno about coated, I just saw it on the list..

I'm sorry!




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Posted by: Red-Beard Dec 10 2003, 11:52 PM

brake line?

Posted by: redshift Dec 10 2003, 11:55 PM

Nah..

I am going to gamble on pedal cluster, it works great.. just not springy.


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Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 10 2003, 11:58 PM

I have pulled apart many pedal clusters and found broken brake pedal return springs. They rust (imagine that) and break.


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Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Dec 11 2003, 12:06 AM

You lie. Rust . . . in a 914, I wont belive it, until I see it. Sheesh that Brad and his crazy imagination.

-Chris

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Dec 11 2003, 12:06 AM

Man I am in a mood tonight, I must be getting excited, and Brad knows why

-Chris

Posted by: steve@ottosvenice.com Dec 11 2003, 12:06 AM

They rebuild yours at PP then spray paint it with Krylon.

Posted by: redshift Dec 11 2003, 12:10 AM

That is flatly unacceptable.


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Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 11 2003, 12:14 AM

I figured they "outsourced it" to a local shop.


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Posted by: redshift Dec 11 2003, 12:16 AM

Ask Steve what Otto's does.




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