Got the brakes done. It took forever, but I got the master cylinder remote reservoirs mounted and plumbed. I filled the clutch one up and bled the system, BOOM that worked perfect. Next was the brake system, leaks all over! Fortunately the leaks were just a few connections that were only finger tight. A quick turn of the wrench and everything holds pressure. I stood on the brake pedal for a while and inspected all the fittings and they are dry. Check that off the list!
I also had to figure out a way to pump up the hydrolastic system. I took a fire extinguisher and put my hydrolastic fluid (50% antifreeze/water mix) hit it with the air compressor and attached an air hose on the end. The hydrolastic system uses a Schrader valve, so it was easy to pump up. That worked slick! Now the system is pumped up to 120 psi and most of the volume is filled, all I have to do now is increase the pressure using a grease gun filled with antifreeze. I took a chrome tire cap, tapped it, and screwed a zirk in to it. So what you do is screw the cap/zirk onto the Schrader valve, attach the grease gun and pump away. This car is cool, just pump it up till you like the stance.
I also made some rebound stops and mounted those so the suspension won't droop too far and hit the tie-rods on the sub-frame (no picture).
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| Master cylinders plumbed, carpet to come later. |
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| My hydrolastic pressurizer made from a fire extinguisher and grease gun. |
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