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Re: speaking of brakes

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Subject: Re: speaking of brakes
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 12:40:48 -0700
I think so...

Gordon Bird had this to say:

>Since everyone is already thinking of brakes...  Rear drivers side brake
>(drum)is kinda on or off.  It is the first to lock, even prematurely.  Car
>(MGA) stops straight and sufficiently.  Noticable at very low speeds.
>Without undo pedal pressure, that wheel will suddenly lock.  I've taken
>brakes off and re-assembled, cleaning and lubing appropriate areas with
>proper brake backing plate lubricant.  1 yr old MC, but same symtoms with
>old MC.  Brake bleeds okay, but have not removed and inspected wheel
>cylinder.  Seems that the wheel cylinder is the only thing left.  Have I
>answered my own question?
>TIA
>Gordie Bird
>62 MGA
>80 MGB
>86 Audi 4kq 
>


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.


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