MikeR
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:10 AM |
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M/C Resevior below brakes problem?
Hi,
I've got a vague memory that having the master cylinder resevior below the brakes causes problems with fluid seaping back & bleeding the
brakes.
Am I remembering rubbish?
Just about to buy pedal box off stuart taylor and there m/c have the integral fluid resevior. Ian says its not a problem but i'd like some
independent reassurance.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:13 AM |
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never been a prob on the grasser and the bottles on that are slightly below the calipers.
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shortie
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:34 AM |
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I had to turn my rear calipers upside down to bleed the system properly, I think a few people have had to do this.
Rich.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:46 AM |
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that's cos the bleed nipples weren't at the top of the caliper, different problem to what Mike is asking
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MikeR
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:51 AM |
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NS Dev - what are you fitting to the seven, remote or integrated reseviors?
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:57 AM |
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Some people use RPV such as THESE
to overcome problems of master cylinders below the calipers causing excess pedal travel.
Havent done it myself yet but am considering it as I like a very firm pedal for track use.
- Jim
[Edited on 29/3/06 by jimgiblett]
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Liam
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:57 AM |
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I remember reading somewhere that if the reservoir head is below the calipers then fluid can indeed flow back a little causing you to have to
double-pump the pedal if there's been sufficient time for that to happen. No problem with the mcs being low, but i'd have higher mounted
remote reservoirs if I was doing that.
Liam
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 12:27 PM |
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Not a good idea.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 12:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
NS Dev - what are you fitting to the seven, remote or integrated reseviors?
Remote "one" Mike, Clive's doing me a triple stainless one to feed both brake cyls and the clutch one.
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MikeR
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 05:21 PM |
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oh yeah, i forgot!
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Danozeman
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:37 PM |
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Is the problem really that bad? Iv just fitted my mc and res low down...
Dan
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NS Dev
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:28 PM |
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I wouldn't panic.
Virtually every competition car that I have seen recently has the integral cyls lower than the calipers.
Just started doing some servicing and pit crewing for a britsports team running a radical and they are very low in that and seemed to be working fine
last weekend at silverstone!
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MikeR
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 07:59 AM |
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And just when where you going to mention that (and get me my free pit lane passes - two please then i bring Paula)
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NS Dev
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 08:55 AM |
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It's only just come about really, time never seems to be there for me but I am supposed to be helping out getting the car ready for the next
race, which is not this weekend but the next, at Oulton.
Had a lot of teething troubles including blowing a brand spankers powertec 1500 hayabusa (gearbox mistake) and damaging some poorly repaired bodywork.
Car is good though, on the pace when things were going well.
Don't think you need passes Mike, just wander in I think. You'll need tickets, may or may not be able to help out there, would have to
see!
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MikeR
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 11:15 AM |
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Paula's in Finland with Holly for the next couple of weeks so it would just be me if i can spare the time from the seven!
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JB
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 06:39 PM |
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Resovoir Position
I always mount my resovoirs low, below the caliper hieght and have had no problems. The pedal is always rock hard.
You may have a problem if you mount the resovoirs below the master cylinders though.......
John
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MikeR
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 06:56 PM |
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damn looks like i've "wasted" about 30 pounds then.
ho hum.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 12:18 PM |
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Right ill leave mine where it is then and see how it goes. Can always fit some of these check valve things if theres a problem.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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