[TR] locking brake TR3

[Michael Marr]

Frank:

This happened to me once.  It turned out that I had a leaking brake cylinder and the friction material on the shoes had become saturated with brake fluid.  I was surprised to learn that this will cause the shoes to lock onto the drum.  Check your master cylinder reservoir to see if you are losing fluid, then check the brake cylinder on the side that’s locking, for signs of leakage.

Regards,

Mike
“Come on you Irons!”

Michael J Marr, P.E., CEng.
Albion Technical Services
W5918 Hackbarth Rd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Cell:  630-202-0065
Email:  mmarr at albiontechnical.com

From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Frank Fisher
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:02 PM
To: Triumphs List <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] locking brake TR3

my rear left brake keeps locking up on me.
took the drum off last weekend and all looked good.
just took it for a run and ,,,,,,ugh. still locks up
any thoughts on where to look next?

Frank
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