Hi All,
Now that I have my Toadster running, I'll be able to dedicate time (lots
needed) to rehabilitating my TR3A. First step: get it into my garage.
First problem: one of the rear brakes is locked up, and the drum won't
come off. First thought: just cut the old drum off, free the shoes, and
put a new drum on. First discovery: Moss/TRF/VB don't list 10" drums!
There must be someone out there who's run into a similar situation with
an earlier TR3A. Are there any sources of 10" brake drums out there?
Or does everyone follow the manufacturer's lead and convert to 9"? If so,
what's the best way? Or (preferred) does anyone have a surefired way to
free up the brakes? The car has been outside for a _long_ time, so it's
possible the return springs have turned to dust.
This are just the first of what I'm sure will be a godzillion questions for
you folks... the car is a mess... sills, floors, mechanicals are all shot, but
if you stand back and squint it's still shaped like a TR, so I figure it's
worth saving. (famous last words)
thanks and don't get too depressing with your responses, I don't want to
lose my incentive.
Dave
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