[TR] Brake drum grabbing

[Geo Hahn]

Joe -

First suspect that I think of when a rear brake locks up is a bad wheel
cylinder.

A test would be if the brake releases immediately when you crack open the
bleeder.

Fortunately, if that is the cause the fix is cheap & easy.

Geo

On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 6:55 AM, Joe Burlein <floridatr6 at cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> It has been one of those summers for the TR6. Almost to the point of
> wanting to drive her into the river and leave her there!
>
> Today's problem is a left rear drum that is locking up under braking. I
> went to push the 72 out of the garage (after releasing the e-brake) and
> found the brakes locked up on the left rear side. We got her to finally
> move by rocking her back and forth. Everything seemed to be fine until I
> stopped quickly on a drive. That side locked up. Under slow normal braking
> it is fine. Suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe B
>
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