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05-24-2011, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Greer,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #778 427SC Keith Craft FE 428 stroker
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Jag Rear Brake Problem
I'm just now getting to the point of bleeding the rear brakes on #778 and ran into what might be a serious problem. One of the brake bleeders is leaking - right out the center hole, no matter how hard I try to snug it down.
If I switch the bleeder to the other caliper, the problem moves with it.
The rear end is a 1985 XJ-6 that ERA supplied, already rebuilt. What can the problem be? Is there supposed to be an o-ring or anything in the hole to create the seal or is it just the metal to metal contact? I have a Ja g manual for an earlier model that shows a steel ball with the bleeder. Should I have one?
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05-24-2011, 08:10 PM
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No O-ring etc. Take that to the parts store and match it to a new one. Or buy a pair of Russell Speed Bleeders which are great. I think they are 3/8 x 24 but may be wrong-easy enough to match up.
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05-25-2011, 04:11 AM
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Location: Near Emerald,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Evans kit, 6 litre, 6 speed, Jag F/R,
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They are a taper seal, metal on metal. As suggested simply get a new nipple
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05-25-2011, 06:07 AM
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Location: New Britain,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
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If you want, I can send you a couple new bleeders. Doug also mentioned that sometimes the leak is actually at the bridge line just behind the bleeder, so check that the fitting there is nice and tight.
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05-25-2011, 10:54 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #778 427SC Keith Craft FE 428 stroker
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It's not the Bridge Fitting
Bob,
At first I thought it was that fitting behind the bleeder as well so I removed the driver's side tire to get at it, but finally I could see that it was coming from the bleeder.
Thanks for the offer on a new pair of bleeders. I might have to take you up on that. Let me check my local parts guys first. I'll PM you if I need you and Doug to send me anything.
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05-25-2011, 01:06 PM
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Since you're going in there anyway get the Speed Bleeders. Open bleeder once, pull vacuum and bleed and close when clean, bubble-less fluid comes out. Close and you're done.
Much easier.
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05-25-2011, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #778 427SC Keith Craft FE 428 stroker
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Thanks, Chas.
I'm ordering some from Summit Racing tonight.
I'll let everyone know how it all comes out. Can't work on it until Saturday. I've got a retirement party tomorrow night and two more days to work - then I'll be able to work on #778 EVERY DAY!
Can't wait!
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05-25-2011, 07:34 PM
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Best wishes.
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05-31-2011, 03:45 PM
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Well, I didn't get to try the new bleeders until Sunday afternoon, but when I did, voila - problem solved!
I ordered the Russell's Speed Bleeders from Summit, but found that they were exactly the same as some "Help" parts at Advance Auto. Anyway, these worked great! Leak gone - and at a lot lower torque than even the "good" original part.
These new bleeders are also SHORTER which makes access less of a problem.
Thanks for the help, guys!
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05-31-2011, 07:09 PM
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Glad you tried them.
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06-01-2011, 04:11 AM
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Good stuff.
There's no stoppin' ya now LOL
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