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Re: Brake shoe orientation

To: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Subject: Re: Brake shoe orientation
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 16:43:54 -0700
Jeff McNeal wrote:
> 
> John, Joe, etc.,
> 
> If you're redoing your rear brakes, it might be beneficial to clean those
> brake adjusters.  They attract a lot of crud over the years.  Mine were so bad
> that they were really difficult to adjust, but dismantling and cleaning did
> wonders.  They're super easy to turn now (comparitively speaking).  Here's a
> link that may help.
>


I wouldn't think of redoing the brakes without cleaning the adjuster.  It is 
way too easy to do and will likely be the one thing that has the best
return on the time spent.

JOe

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