[Healeys] Brake problem

[gradea1 at charter.net]

Paul-If you assembled everything correctly and you have no leeks (a
pun, sorry, couldn't resist-pun my name) but the pedal is still
"spongy" you still have air in the system. If this is the early 100-6
master cylinder forget about it. That system is almost impossible to
bleed unless you pressure bleed it. That tiny reservoir is just not
capable of holding enough fluid to effect a bleed. Suggest you upgrade
to the later master cylinder with a separate canister. That will solve
the bleeding issues.
However, the fact that you do not have a handbrake smacks of an
assembly or adjustment or incorrect part problem. Did you get the
exact correct replacement brake shoes, or have your originals relined?
If so, you should be able to adjust up and lock the wheels. Then back
off until they just rub. If the handbrake lever is not overstretched,
you should be able to make an adjustment for 5 or so clicks to lock
the wheels. Regards, Hank Leach (not Leech)

	-----------------------------------------From: "Paul Leeks via
Healeys" 
To: "healeys"
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Sent: Friday August 13 2021 10:04:31AM
Subject: [Healeys] Brake problem

 Hi chaps 
 I'm looking for some drum brake advice for my 100/6. 
 My old brakes were binding or not working and, on taking them apart,
I realised a number of the brake cylinders had ceased. I managed to
free a couple of them, replaced a couple more and refitted with new
brake shoes all round. 
 Now, having bled the system with fresh brake fluid, the front drums
work fine, but the rear drums do not work (ie the shoes do not move)
at all. I have brake fluid getting to all four wheels and I have no
brake fluid leakage anywhere (including from the brake cylinders). The
brake pedal does feel slightly spongy (although not bad) and there is
no air in the brake fluid coming out when bleeding. Also, the
handbrake no longer has any effect (on maximum adjustment)! 
 Any advice on where to look next would be gratefully received :-) 
 Many thanks 
 Paul Leeks 100/6 BN4    

 PAUL LEEKS PAULLEEKS909 at GMAIL.COM 07718 523778
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