[Healeys] Brake problem

[Michael Salter]

https://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/2017/08/21/bleeding-austin-healey-4-wheel-drum-brakes/

On Fri., Aug. 13, 2021, 1:03 p.m. Paul Leeks via Healeys, <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> 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* <paulleeks909 at gmail.com>
> *07718 523778*
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