<html><body>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.<div><br></div><div>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)<br><br><div class="reply-new-signature"></div><p>-----------------------------------------</p>From: "Paul Leeks via Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net><br>To: "healeys"<br>Cc: <br>Sent: Friday August 13 2021 10:04:31AM<br>Subject: [Healeys] Brake problem<br><br>
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<div>I'm looking for some drum brake advice for my
100/6.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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)!</div>
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<div>Any advice on where to look next would be gratefully received
:-)</div>
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<div>Many thanks</div>
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<div>Paul Leeks</div>
<div>100/6 BN4</div>
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<b>Paul Leeks</b>
<div><a><font color="#0000FF"><b>paulleeks909@gmail.com</b></font></a></div>
<div><b><font color="#000000">07718 523778</font></b></div>
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