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[Rabeys at aol.com]

Thanks to all for the tips on the brakes etc.  I've watched my  brother quite 
some time ago replace the cylinders an show me how to make  adjuments, but 
unless I actually do it myself I forget.  And even then,  sometimes I still 
forget.  I decided not to tackle the brakes myself.   Good days in Oregon are few 
and far between...what I envisioned happening is me  tearing it apart, not 
being able to get it back together, ordering a tow and  getting it back in time 
for the rain.
 
When I took it in, they confirmed my initial thought on all the grime that  
had built up on that wheel.  It was actually an axle leak...just need some  
gaskets and O ring.  For some reason, given other factors, I just figured  it was 
the rear cylinders.  It was so wet and gunky in there, it was  hard  for me 
to tell.  I was also told that the other reason I was  having a hard time 
getting pressure built up is that the drums have been turned  one to many times.  
The brakes were out as far as they could go apparently,  but the shoes werent 
reaching the drum anymore...I guess on the one side.   They checked the other 
and it was OK.  I ended up bringing them the drum  off my parts car, and they 
had it fixed up in no time.  So she is back on  the road.  
 
Live and learn...Stephanie



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