And do not forget to put some lubriplate on the rub spots of the backing
plate where the brake shoes rub on the backing plate. If you do not, your
brake shoes may not release all the way and drag.
-----Original Message-----
From: Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow@home.com>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, April 27, 2001 10:49 PM
Subject: RE: A few brake Qs
>Both wedges should move freely. Sounds like you have found the problem (or
part
>of it at least). Keep soaking it in brake cleaner.
>
>The adjuster comes out by screwing it all the way IN to the block, which
means
>you'll have to get the wedge out of there first.
>
>I can't comment on the Speedbleeders since I've never used them.
>
>You only need to bleed the master cylinder if the fluid level has fallen
below
>the bottom of the reservoir. And, yes, you should bleed the master first.
>
>Gordon Glasgow
>Renton, WA
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
>Robert.Long@CSDInc.com
>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 9:03 AM
>To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: A few brake Qs
>
>
>Buenos Dias or Buenos Tardes or Buenos Noches, depending on when you read
>this.
>
>About a week ago I asked the list why my old brake shoes were worn out on 1
>side
>but OK on the other side. After reading everyones replies (thanks) I
>decided to go
>ahead and replace the wheel cylinders.
>
>After pulling the cylinder off on one side, I decided to also take off the
>brake adjustor and
>clean it up. Should both wedges pop out, cause only 1 came out and the
>other seems to
>be frozen. Any tips on how to get the other one out?
>
>Does the pointed adjustor screw come all the way out of the housing, or
only
>to a certain point?
>
>Is anyone using speedbleeders on their master cylinder? If so, are they
the
>same size as on the brakes?
>Should you always bleed the master cylinder? If I'm not mistaken, I should
>bleed the m/c first and then
>the brakes?
>
>Thanks for your help, and hope you Solvangers have a blast...Robert - 67.5
>1600 - Abq
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