[DeTomaso] Rear Brake lines

[Mike Thomas]

After you have your new lines on and have bled it as good as you can with
the old fashioned pedal-pump, you might take it to your local tire/brake
shop and have them do a pressure bleed.  It is very hard to get all the air
out of a Pantera brake system, especially the front rotors (don't just do
the back, do all four wheels!).  I had Les Schwab Tires do a pressure bleed
for $50 bucks and it made a HUGE difference in pedal feel and stopping
power.  HUGE!!
Mike Thomas
Panteras Northwest
'74 L 6328

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of tom baranek
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 4:36 PM
To: tom baranek; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Rear Brake lines

I had a "mushy" brake pedal and noticed brake fluid on my wheels (both
rear). 1973 Pantera L

There is moisture (brake fluid) where the flex line meets the rear caliper.

What is the "normal" failure mode (fitting, gasket, O-ring, etc...) at this
joint and what is the fix?

I have a great local hot rod shop that does stainless steel custom...what
measurements/standard would they need to get the right length and compatible
fitting?

Do I REALLY need a special wrench to do this?
Thanks,
Tom
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: tom baranek
  To: detomaso at realbig.com
  Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 8:59 PM
  Subject: Headliner replacement


  Alright Ladies and Gentlemen (and Mad Dog),
  A few years ago I replaced my headliner with a "foam backed felt/fabric"
specifically made for headliner material and glued it up with 3M 777.  The
foam backing has started to fail and I'm looking for the next generation
material.

  I do like the sound deadening and protection that a little foam offers to
the paperthin metal making up the ceiling/roof.

  Any suggestions?
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