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Old 05-01-2011, 11:36 AM   #76 (permalink)
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Stupid brake line seemed to be coming out finefrom the wheel cylinder last night, turns out I was testing the line while turning the flare nut... Broke it off.

Hammered flat so I didn't lose all my fluid on the ground, then installed the wheel cylinder to the backing plate and gave up for the night, as i hadto be up at 0100 for a shuttle run.

Left side should be sorted later today, unless I get called in for afternoon shift.

Right side rear brakes rebuild and bearings will probably wait till Tuesday.

I did manage to get the left side wheels cleaned up enough to put the wheel covers on securely.

Tuesday will also change master cylinder, remove brake booster and destroy it to make an adapter plate for the new m/c to mount directly to the booster mount point, and shorten the actuator rod to work without the booster, then if there's time, change rear tires to the used pair I bought awhile ago. The current rears probably have RR similar to steel lol.
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