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Subject:Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sat, 17 Mar 2001 07:50:03 -0600

Jeffrey R wrote:

> But if the master cylinder is going or leaking internally are there "zones"?
> Meaning would only the right front caliper and left rear shoes work and would
> that cause a pull ro one side?
>
> Truth is I think I got off too easy adjusting the rear shoes--so how do I
> check the master cyinder and how to I check if the right is braking harder
> than the left?
>
> Any education appreciated.
>
> TIA
> Jeff
> 83.5 Westy
> LA,CA
>

Find a gravel surface.  Open the windows so that you can hear when the wheels are
sliding.  Try some hard stops from various speeds.  By checking the skid marks,
you can tell which wheels are locking up first.
  I may be wrong, but I believe that the "zones" are front vs. rear rather than
the diagonal system used in other cars.  Comments anyone?

Larry A.