It sure can (from experience). But if he has cleaned and inspected the
brakes, I think he would have noticed.
Paul Hunt had this to say:
>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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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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