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To: <mgx@spruce.lsd.ornl.gov>
Subject: Brake pulsing
From: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 09:58:07 +0100
Cc: "List, Tiumphs" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Mike,

I doubt it's distorted rear drums that are causing the pulsing sensation
through the pedal. More likely, is a slightly distorted brake disc (rotor)
which will cause the caliper(s) to pulse and this is being fed back to the
pedal. Remember, the front brakes take 70% odd of the braking effort. Best
bet is to fit new rotors, clean out your calipers and fit new seals with
new pads. Alternatively, get a machine shop to check whether the rotors are
out of plane and the rear drums are out of round. A light skimming is
probably all they need.

John Macartney

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