66 - brake calipers

[Stephen L.]

hi guys - i was not paying attention when i took my calipers off and now see one bolt is 1 inch and the other is 1.25 inch - i am now putting the calipers back on - which hole takes the longer bolt? - thanks

[Joe L.]

Re: 66 - brake calipers

hi guys - i was not paying attention when i took my calipers off and now see one bolt is 1 inch and the other is 1.25 inch - i am now putting the calipers back on - which hole takes the longer bolt? - thanks

Stephen------


If you're referring to the bolts that retain the calipers to their brackets, the 1-1/4" bolts are used for the front calipers and the 1" bolts for the rear calipers.

[Stephen L.]

Re: 66 - brake calipers

Exactly what I was referring to - thanks Joe

[Stephen L.]

Re: 66 - brake calipers

Joe/anyone - as a follow on, i am rebuilding the master brake cylinder (66, manual single pot) and the kit has no instructions - makes sense since there are only 4 pieces - yet, i can't remember if the black cup goes onto the spring such that the end of the spring sits inside the cup or the other way around - does anyone know?

thanks!

[Joe L.]

Re: 66 - brake calipers

Joe/anyone - as a follow on, i am rebuilding the master brake cylinder (66, manual single pot) and the kit has no instructions - makes sense since there are only 4 pieces - yet, i can't remember if the black cup goes onto the spring such that the end of the spring sits inside the cup or the other way around - does anyone know?

thanks!

Stephen------


The spring mounts inside the cupped side of the seal.

[Russ S.]

Re: 66 - brake calipers

If you have a smart phone, take pictures as you disassemble.

Joe/anyone - as a follow on, i am rebuilding the master brake cylinder (66, manual single pot) and the kit has no instructions - makes sense since there are only 4 pieces - yet, i can't remember if the black cup goes onto the spring such that the end of the spring sits inside the cup or the other way around - does anyone know?

thanks!

[Stephen L.]

Re: 66 - brake calipers

Thanks Joe

that is the way i happened to do it...but after bleeding the system i cannot get a firm pedal

i thought maybe it was supposed to go the other way

is there a stop on the brake pedal other than the floor? - mine does not have one...my only other thought is that i pushed the plunger in too far and broke a seal?

because other than that, i seem to be good - i am using a mighty vac (mini) and am getting clear fluid no bubbles, closing bleeder under vacuum and on to the next one...all are good

no visible leaks....frustrating - but the brake pedal has not very much resistance and travels all the way to the floor....??

[Joe L.]

Re: 66 - brake calipers

Thanks Joe

that is the way i happened to do it...but after bleeding the system i cannot get a firm pedal

i thought maybe it was supposed to go the other way

is there a stop on the brake pedal other than the floor? - mine does not have one...my only other thought is that i pushed the plunger in too far and broke a seal?

because other than that, i seem to be good - i am using a mighty vac (mini) and am getting clear fluid no bubbles, closing bleeder under vacuum and on to the next one...all are good

no visible leaks....frustrating - but the brake pedal has not very much resistance and travels all the way to the floor....??

Stephen------


There is no lower stop for the brake pedal other than the floor.

You should bleed the master cylinder OFF the car.