Re: Brakes & Fairing Replacement

[dan & ann curcio <curcio@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard and Lisa,
I read you are still having problems finding a MightyVac.  A possible problem could be the spelling I gave you as it actually is Mityvac.  I happened to be looking through a Moss Motors sale catalog yesterday (I am also afflicted with two british cars, a Triumph TR2 and a Lotus Turbo Esprit), and saw they carry the Mityvac.  If you can't find one locally you can order it from Moss at 1-800-667-7872 for $34.95 part #386-215.  They are located in Goleta California.  If this tool can work on a 45 year old Triumph I'm sure it will work on a new one!  Hope you get the brake problem fixed.
Dan

Richard & Lisa White wrote:

> dan curcio wrote:
> >If the pedal still remains 'soft' you can also use this device to force brake fluid through the bleeder and fill the system this way.  The air gets purged through the master cylinder reservoir.  To use the tool this way just remove the hose from the vacuum port on the pump and attach it to the pressure port.  Fill the MightyVac reservoir with new brake fluid and start pumping with the bleeder open.  Watch the master cylinder until there are no more bubbles.  I have found this second method to be the only thing that works with systems that tend to trap air.  If all else fails take it to the dealer and let them go crazy with it.  Hope this helps.
>
> We have fully replaced the brake fluid for the rear breaks.  The pedal
> is still mushy.  We were having trouble finding the MightyVac, but are
> hunting again, as we want to try Dan's suggestion.
>
> Today we also picked up the right fairing piece which will replace the
> piece that met the garage floor.  One difference:  The old piece has
> heavy foam in the interior and the new piece has none!  You can't really
> take the foam off of the old piece an put it on the new, either, without
> ripping it.  From its placement, I figure the foam it to protect the
> engine/radiator, etc., in a lay down and perhaps for sound dampening.
> As it stands, I've put the new piece on, without any foam. Should I
> address this with my dealer or just not worry about it?
>
> Lisa
>
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