Brake fault

I’m going to guess Ford Pop?
Spot on. I did everything to that car including a back axle rebuild, crown wheel and pinion (non withdrawable half shafts) valve replacement (non adjustable tappets) king pins and bushes etc etc. I was younger then.
 
I'm confused (and apologies if I'm being ignorant) but why would anyone bleed the brakes when replacing the rear drums?? I thought our A2s only had front discs...?
I'm confused (and apologies if I'm being ignorant) but why would anyone bleed the brakes when replacing the rear drums?? I thought our A2s only had front discs...?
The rear brake components were replaced with full kit (wheel cylinders brake shoes, springs ) hence the need to bleed. Drums not replaced!
 
Sorry if you are that bad I worry about you driving. Yes all A2 have front discs and all bar the tdi 90 and 1.6 fsi have rear drums. All brakes are operated by the hydraulic brake fluid and as such would need bleeding. So how did you think the car stopped on the rear?
I fully agree with you Graham, I always tend to bleed the system to ensure no air has gotten in the system, also these cars are at a age where like you say bleeding the system is paramount as well as a complete drain of the fluid and renew if possible . with fresh fluid, DOT 4 fluid is not expensive, but again you cant put a price on safety.
 
Sorry if you are that bad I worry about you driving. Yes all A2 have front discs and all bar the tdi 90 and 1.6 fsi have rear drums. All brakes are operated by the hydraulic brake fluid and as such would need bleeding. So how did you think the car stopped on the rear?
Couldnt humble be an bigger ingredience here?
 
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