datsun-roadsters
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Pump once for effect

To: "Daniel" <daniel@seaport.net>
Subject: Re: Pump once for effect
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@compctr.ccs.csus.edu>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 11:53:19 PST8PDT
In regards to brakes, or lack thereof, Daniel writes:
>... I also tried the e-brake on while driving idea.  It really brings the 
> pedal back.

This indicates the brakes aren't adjusted.

> Other question is about the brake adjuster.  Should there be little plungers
> in the outer adjuster holes?

Ummm, YES YES YES!!!!

I think you've found your problem.
Without the plungers, the adjuster is totally dysfunctional, er I mean
unfucntional. Find the plungers, or buy new adjusters.

Oh, and use some brake cleaner to get those fingerprints off the shoes

-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff@csus.edu   Sacramento, CA

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>