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Re: [Healeys] Sticking brakes

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sticking brakes
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:01:24 +0000 (UTC)
Could also be a problem with that wheel cylinder--the hydraulics have enough 
force to push the piston out, but the return springs don't have enough to pull 
it back in. 

Come to think of it, have you pulled the hub to have a look? 

bs 

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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 


Listers, 

Had an interesting happeniing on a recent drive. It felt like the brakes were 
sticking and I could also feel it as I slowed just before a stop. I cut my 
drive short and went home. 

Several days later I jacked up the rear and found the left rear would stick 
solid after applying the brakes. The right rear remained free. The only way I 
could free it was to remove the wheel to get enough effort on the adjuster to 
turn it. One click released it fully. Since then several times I have applied 
the brakes, waited 24 or more hours, and checked again. Still stuck. 

I know this symptom could be a sign of the rear flex hose swelling but wouldn't 
that also cause the right rear to hang up? Any thoughts please? 

Keith 
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