Well,
Thats it! Off to Canada tomorrow so the Marlin is on hold. Managed to recondition both of the rear calipers this weekend. Both of the front ones had the bleed valves already broken off. I have never had any luck removing broken bleed screws in the past and have tried several methods so I guess on my return I will look for some recon ones outright or to buy some used ones and recon them myself. Bleed valves/screws/nipples are one of my pet gripes actually. They are universally underengineered. Manuafcturers know that once a car gets older, maintenance slips and these little bu**ers will seize solid.
Next tasks are to finish off the pedal box, then finish the suspension fitting and add the brakes.
Oh well, hopefully it will be warmer when I return in March! John
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