[TR] Brake drum grabbing

[Joe Burlein]

Ahh, sorry, I got lost in the email string. 


> On Jul 8, 2015, at 18:10, Dave <dave1massey at cs.com> wrote:
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> As I said in my first response, check the brake fluid leakage or other contamination of the brake shoes.  You might also have a cracked drum.
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> Dave Massey
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Burlein <floridatr6 at cfl.rr.com>
> To: Dave <dave1massey at cs.com>
> Cc: triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 4:02 pm
> Subject: Re: [TR] Brake drum grabbing
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> That is exactly what happens. So, possibilities?   
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> On Jul 8, 2015, at 16:40, Dave < dave1massey at cs.com> wrote: 
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> If the brake locks up when the brakes are applied but release instantly when the pedal is released I would suspect the problem is not hydraulic in nature. 
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> Dave Massey 
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Joe Burlein < floridatr6 at cfl.rr.com> 
> To: Geo Hahn < ahwahneetr at gmail.com> 
> Cc: list Triumph < triumphs at autox.team.net> 
> Sent: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 2:22 pm 
> Subject: Re: [TR] Brake drum grabbing 
> 
> Thanks Geo. 
> 
> " A test would be if the brake releases immediately when you crack open the bleeder."
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> Do you mean releases fully?  It is released enough to not drag when driving. 
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> On Jul 8, 2015, at 10:10, Geo Hahn < ahwahneetr at gmail.com> wrote: 
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> Joe -
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> First suspect that I think of when a rear brake locks up is a bad wheel cylinder.
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> A test would be if the brake releases immediately when you crack open the bleeder.
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> Fortunately, if that is the cause the fix is cheap & easy.
> 
> Geo
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>> 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? 
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>> Thanks, 
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>> Joe B 
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