[Healeys] Brake Problems Continue

[Mark LaPierre]

Some time ago it was mentioned on the list to put the hand brake on so the 
shoes or shoe is hard against
the drum,  then bleed the rears.    Worked for me.


Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WILLYS49 at aol.com>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 3:31 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Problems Continue


>I still cannot get brake pressure on my '59 100-6. I have replaced just
> about everything (mc, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, all hoses and rear 
> brake
> lines. I do have a few clues that might help. Before I replaced the rear 
> brake
> lines and hose, I pinched off the old brake hose and felt pressure on 
> brake
> peddle. After I replaced rear hose and the two rear brake lines that I
> thought might be leaking, I bled all the air out of lines. Still no luck. 
> Peddle
> immediately goes to floor. Takes about three pumps to feel pressure and
> holds but immediately goes to floor with no pressure when released.
>
> I know that the new rear brake shoes are about half the thickness of the
> originals and the adjustment cam doesn't seem provide much resistance on 
> drum.
> If the brake drums are worn and shoes are thin, could that be the cause of
> problem? I'm running out of ideas and parts to replace (not to mention
> summer is coming to an end).
>
> Any thoughts or advice appreciated.
>
> Eric
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