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Re: TR6 Brakes & Oil Pump

To: Ed Hutchinson <hutch837@juno.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 Brakes & Oil Pump
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 1998 18:25:28 -0500 (EST)
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
On Sat, 14 Feb 1998, Ed's brother wrote:

> 2 problems
> 
> 1.is oil pump secured to block if i drop oil pan to replace gasket?

Yes.
 
> 2.rear brake (one side) locks up in reverse occasionally-anyone have like
> problem?  it releases when i go forward.  not a consistent problem.   

Guesses: the lining has come loose from the shoe, or a retaining spring 
has broken or slipped off, or various bits are not free to slide back and 
forth properly (wheel cylinder in particular). It certainly merits taking 
the drum off and having a "look-see"!

--Andy

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