Yes this is true, if the brake shoes (or pads) get saturated with brake
fluid they will lock up even just lightly touching the brakes. Just had
this happen to me in a 89 Plymouth Voyager, blew the seals in the brake
cylinder, saturated the shoes and after repairing the cylinder, the wheel on
that side would constantly lock up, even on light braking. the shoes( or
pads) can't be cleaned either, they have to be replaced.
Andy, 66B
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Hunt [SMTP:paul.hunt1@virgin.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 12:16 PM
> To: Gordon Bird; MG List
> Subject: Re: speaking of brakes
>
> I have read that a leaking oil seal can cause the rear brakes to lock,
> paradoxically.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
> To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 6:50 PM
> Subject: speaking of brakes
>
>
> > 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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