Jeff,
I had the same problem on my car. Check the rear trunnion bushings. Mine
were worn severly and caused the brake backing plate to rotate forward (5-10
degrees) during braking. I replaced the bushings and the problem was gone.
Patrick Barber, Allen Park, MI
70 Spitfire MkIII FDU89984L
Visit My Triumph Website at Http://members.tripod.com/pgbarber/
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 7:07 PM
Subject: Clicking brakes
>
> Greetings all. I've noticed that when I first apply the brakes after not
> using them for awhile, I hear a loud click come from the rear drum. I'm
not
> particularly alarmed about this, but it seems like the new wheel cylinder
is
> clicking. Has anybody else experienced this? I DID have a dickens of a
> time getting the drum cover back on after installing new shoes... I also
> notice that when I first press on the brake pedal for the day, it travels
> further down than on subsequent presses. Is this a normal DOT 5
occurance?
> Or do I need to bleed the brakes again?
>
> TIA
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
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