[Bricklin] what problems

[George T. Geissinger]

Don ,
 Not much you can do with disc brakes other than jack it  up and pull the 
wheels so you can pry the caliper and pads open a bit then put the wheels 
back on. When you do go to move it you may have some extra pedal travel the 
first pump or two then it will be normal.
The problem with disc is there is no return springs the rubber boot on the 
piston is to pull the piston back a hair. When the rubber gets old it 
doesn't quite do its job. Also being the pad all but touches the rotor when 
things are good they can corrode and stick. You can also make sure you have 
some kind of brake lube on the spots were the pads touch the caliper so they 
can't rust fast.
127GEORGE!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "klasicars" <klasicars at mywdo.com>
To: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948 at cox.net>
Cc: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] what problems


> /One of my concerns is sticking brakes. Often when I want to move my
> seldom driven #1880 from the garage I just push it out by hand. I have
> done this with most of my vehicles over the years. My Bricklins have
> been the hardest to move by hand. Apparently the brakes do not fully
> release, especially the front discs. I can assure you it is not a
> problem of rust forming in my Colorado heated garage. I assume it is a
> Bricklin problem and would like to know of a solution. I am speaking of
> regular brakes and not the parking brake as I do not use that.
>
> Thanks,
> Don   #1880
> /