Tag Archives: brakes
First Drive Of Spring
I took the Spitfire out for a short drive (and celebratory pizza) yesterday evening, which is the first drive this spring. The brakes are a bit better. However, as I told Paul, I’m not sure if that’s because they’re actually … Continue reading
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The New Master!
Master cylinder, that is. For the brakes. It’s in! The brakes have always been soft, and in my attempt to remedy that, I’ve rebuilt the calipers, rebuilt the old master cylinder, replaced the flexible hoses, and bled the system several … Continue reading
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Soft Brakes
Did I not tell you about the brake troubles with the Triumph? Where are my manners! I know I’ve mentioned it in previous posts, but I suppose I haven’t updated you on the issue since then. So, yeah, the brakes. … Continue reading
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Winter Update
It’s winter here in Minnesota, which means it hasn’t been much above freezing in months, there’s a bunch of snow on the ground that isn’t melting anytime soon, and the Triumph is sitting comfortably in the garage under its little … Continue reading
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Weekend Of Minor Repairs
Despite the setback with the radio today, I did manage several minor repairs to the Triumph this weekend: – The tachometer has a new light bulb behind it which shines nicely at night. – The horn has been fixed simply … Continue reading
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