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JaneHibbert
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Re: How to tell if it's the master cylinder...

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your probably right bmcecosse. checked again and it is on first press firm almost half way down, then 3/4 down after that all the time - no springyness. will tighten up brakes a little at the weekend and make sure Marky that these is still half an inch of free play or so, then hopefully itll be okay.

stop worrying janey!!! :x
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Re: How to tell if it's the master cylinder...

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You are quite right to worry - brakes are important. But these are not modern cars and there are some compromises - a long pedal being one of them - but of course the brakes MUST still work at the first press........
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Re: How to tell if it's the master cylinder...

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lol of course. ill need to get it off the drive and then leave it and then test it when i suspect the pedal will be long
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Well took your advice bmcecosse, and the brakes are now fine. tightened the screws in the adjusters up a bit and all seemed fine today round the block. thanks so much :) x
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Re: How to tell if it's the master cylinder...

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Good luck! They may bed in quite quickly - needing some re-adjustment.
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