There's a TV programme here in the UK called "Bangers and Cash". It's about an
auction house that specializes in classic cars. Don't know if it's shown
outside of the UK.
Anyhow........they often turn up at premises where the prospective car for sale
is jammed into a tiny garage with its brakes stuck. They occasionally try
rocking it but usually resort to winching it out. As soon as the wheels are
accessible they whack them with - I think - a nylon headed hammer. Seems to
work.
Simon
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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of RCobb
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:40 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] emergency brake system query-
BJ8 was fully functional when parked in storage a couple years ago. Handbrake
was engaged.
Recently, when preparing the car for "re-activation", upon releasing the
handbrake, the cable disengaged at the lever's pivot point, as though the
cable/linkages/whatever are binding or frozen.
The challenges: I have not been able to find documentation that clearly shows
how the brake cable is run, or how any linkages behind the brake backing plates
or within the brake drums are configured (which would help direct attention to
what may need to be freed-up); if it would help to pull the rear wheels and
drums, there is only a 12" clearance next to the left side of the car and maybe
18" on the right side; the car was backed-in and it's not feasible to roll the
car out of the storage space, as there is a significant slope, which would
limit the option of jacking the rear of the car, while on the slope; I suspect
the car would not roll anyway, since the handbrake is functionally engaged.
I've jacked the rear up about 14", but that does not give me enough visual
information to determine the source of the problem or how it may be corrected.
Suggestions, from those who are familiar with how the emergency brake system
functions, are solicited. Thanks in advance.
Bob
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