Bob,
I ordered new emergency rubbers (Trojans) a few days ago; I had decided to
go the extra mile since I was already at the half mile mark anyway.
I would imagine that the person that rebuilt the car ( it had sat in the
Washington "desert" for 15-20 years before he rebuilt it) rebuilt the brakes
also, but I might as well make sure; especially since we're not talking a
lot of cash-just labor.
Maybe frozen adjusters is what is causing the emergency brake to not work? I
have a new cable in hand.
Thanks,
Monte
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Howard" <mgbob@juno.com>
To: <mmorris@nemr.net>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: brakes
> Monte,
> Were I going to the effort to replace the hoses and work on the
> emergency brake, I would also rebuild the rear cylinders, replace the
> emergency brake rubbers, and clean & lubricate the brake adjustors while
> the pieces are all accessible. Chances are that the rubbers in the
> cylinders is same age as the hoses, that the dirt excluders are not
> excluding dirt anymore, and that the adjusters are frozen. Might as well
> get it all right and be done with the job for another decade.
> Bob
>
>
> On Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:25:00 -0600 "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
> writes:
> > If the rear brake cylinders are not leaking fluid and are working
> > properly, is there any reason to tear into them while I'm checking out
> the
> > brake shoes, replacing brake/clutch hoses, troubleshooting a
> > non-functioning emergency brake, and replacing the brake fluid? "If
> it's not broke,
> > don't fix it?"
> > Thanks,
> > Monte
> > 79B, Carmine
> > 67B, BRG
> > 74 1/2 Rust, parts car
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