Hello Masters of fj40 world. Beginner here.
I bought a gorgeous '71 with the original 1f. The seller confirmed he had some resto work done, Including the trans/transfer and front axle out of a '76. Gave him the 4 speed, and front disc brakes. I have had a weird intermittent "dump" of Dot3 fluid from my master cylinder. EMPTY!! I have caught it twice now, doing my inspections before driving. I was able to confirm the left rear is definitely leaking (I'll address this in a minute). I obviously filled it back up, first time I bled the brakes, second time I have not yet. I havent lost braking power, and I dont have a soft pedal.
Things I've noticed now that I'm paranoid and hyper-aware. It feels like I have "two stages" going on when I brake. First stage is a firm stiff pedal, and braking is fine. Second stage, the pedal softens a little and goes toward the floor a few more inches, but braking remains even and constant. Normal? maybe I need to bleed them again? Or...
But here is the big question I am going to replace the 4 rear cylinders (Maybe ill upgrade to discs, depending on cost). But now im curious.... which master cylinder do I have, or should I have?! Or is there a part/piece in between I'm not aware of to accommodate for drum in the rear, disc in the front. OR could this be the cause of my leak, over pressure, etc....
I bought a gorgeous '71 with the original 1f. The seller confirmed he had some resto work done, Including the trans/transfer and front axle out of a '76. Gave him the 4 speed, and front disc brakes. I have had a weird intermittent "dump" of Dot3 fluid from my master cylinder. EMPTY!! I have caught it twice now, doing my inspections before driving. I was able to confirm the left rear is definitely leaking (I'll address this in a minute). I obviously filled it back up, first time I bled the brakes, second time I have not yet. I havent lost braking power, and I dont have a soft pedal.
Things I've noticed now that I'm paranoid and hyper-aware. It feels like I have "two stages" going on when I brake. First stage is a firm stiff pedal, and braking is fine. Second stage, the pedal softens a little and goes toward the floor a few more inches, but braking remains even and constant. Normal? maybe I need to bleed them again? Or...
But here is the big question I am going to replace the 4 rear cylinders (Maybe ill upgrade to discs, depending on cost). But now im curious.... which master cylinder do I have, or should I have?! Or is there a part/piece in between I'm not aware of to accommodate for drum in the rear, disc in the front. OR could this be the cause of my leak, over pressure, etc....