I have also suspected the travel being too much as there is no pedal stop. The pedal stops against the body, will put a wedge in and see where and if it returns.
It is a new item, but it was in the box for a good couple of years.
I have also suspected the travel being too much as there is no pedal stop. The pedal stops against the body, will put a wedge in and see where and if it returns.
It is a new item, but it was in the box for a good couple of years.
That doesn't appear to be everything, compared to an original that is. There should be a one way valve at the end of that spring as well as another cup seal. I purchased the kit from Good Hope Spares. I took all the stock, maybe they will have to order. This was for a bus though. Are the diameters the same as beetle? It certainly looks the same in your pic as a bus master cylinder.Donovan D wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:44 am Played around with it a bit more yesterday.
Slackened off the rear brake pads a bit with the hopes that the return springs on the brakes might be that bit required to return the master cylinder.
Also added a 1cm thick piece of wood between pedal and body. Still no luck. It still sticks and does not return immediately.
Took the cylinder off and inspected it, rubbers and everything else seem to be in good condition.
The travel on the brake push rod is 26mm, the travel of the piston in the cylinder is 41mm. Which means I have about 15mm left in the cylinder before bottoming out.
@sean where do you get the rebuild kits from ?
Please send me the part number for this, I will get them to order.
vader wrote: The Force is strong with you young Sith Lord Z!
I know you are joking, but I wouldnt build that engine for a bus - you'd end up hating it with the weight of the bus. I'd def build you a different spec.
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I'm sure we'll get a better video once the bug is up and running. Pretty sure that both myself and Donovan are looking forward to getting the full potential out of that engine.
vader wrote: The Force is strong with you young Sith Lord Z!