RavenTBK Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Well I finally broke down and decided to track down the cause of the spongy brake pedal in the Brat. I added fluid, and bled 3 corners. When I got to the left rear, I found the source of the spongy pedal. Enough air came out of that line to fill a balloon. Anywho, after I bled it down, I reached up to hand tighten the screw before I wrenched it down. Just as I was snugging it by hand, the top of the screw sheared off into my hand! So either I'm related to Superman, and stripped it by hand, or it was cracked beforehand. I examined the break, and concluded that it had a hairline crack from before, which explains all the air I had to purge from that circuit. I went up to Napa, and purchased an easy-out. No go. I went to Advance and bought a whole set of easy-outs.. so I can try a different size. Still no dice. So now, my options seem to be: a) disassemble the drum, and install a new wheel cylinder pull off the cylinder with the busted screw, and take it to the machine shop to have it removed, then reinstall with new bleeder screw My question is how important is it to replace the wheel cylinders in pairs? I see how all the manuals say to do pairs, but really, will I end up killing myself if I just replace the one? I mean, I've been driving with only one operational circuit for some time now..aint dead yet. Or would it be better to just do option B and call it a day? What yall think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 maybe theres a nail or something you could stick in there, im sure it was just loose in there right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenTBK Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 Well, the problem is the EZout bottoms out in the bleeder before it can get a grip. There isnt enough for me to grab ahold of, with an EZO, screwdriver, or anything. I would just drill into the bottom of the bleeder to use the small EZout on it, but I dont know how deep I can drill before I'd mess up the cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 replace the wheel cyl...or atleast get it out so you can properly get the thing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 I agree with WJM. The wheel cyl's arent too expensive and this is the proper solution. Once moisture/rust has gotten into them they are junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Definitely replace. It may be a few bucks you weren't planning to spend but anything brake related is worth the money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenTBK Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 Is it necessary to replace the other cylinder as well? Will I die like all the manuals say if I dont? personally, i dont think so, but i really dont know a damn thing about anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsterbrat Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Speaking of Rocy and Bullwinkle does anyone remember the name of the little dog who runs with the bad guy? He had that sneaker when they would do something bad. When I was a kid I like him. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Not absolutely necessary but under normal use, like headlights, they tend to go at about the same time. This seems abnormal and using just one might be okay. No liability shall be assumed by USMB as usual though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Brando Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Speaking of Rocy and Bullwinkle does anyone remember the name of the little dog who runs with the bad guy? He had that sneaker when they would do something bad. When I was a kid I like him. Charlie I believe you are talking about Muttley (sp?), and I believe the show was Catch that Pigeon. Later on they made an appearance on Laff-a-Lympics. It was Hanna Barbarra cartoons. I forget who did the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons. Yes, I grew up watching cartoons in the late 70's and 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsterbrat Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Thanks that has driven me nuts! Sorry for hijacking the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Is it necessary to replace the other cylinder as well? Will I die like all the manuals say if I dont?personally, i dont think so, but i really dont know a damn thing about anything That's a "blanket warning", printed to cover their *****es really. If you where talking a vehicle that was plumbed front axle-rear axle, then yes, replace both on same axle. Seeing as ours are a cross-plumbed system, I think you'd be ok to do just one for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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