Fred, had the same problem lately. Put in two new cylinders, cleaned the shoes
and the brake drum with brake cleaner, lightly roughened the shoes with
sandpaper and adjusted the brakes. Braking action more than satisfactory.
Eric BT7
Heinsberg/Germany
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Von: Fred Wescoe [mailto:fredwescoe@earthlink.net]
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 29. September 2005 01:22
An: Healey List
Betreff: Brake problems
Took the Healey out for a run today and discovered that the brake pedal was
soft. Upon returning home, I found an oil spot on the garage floor, under the
right rear wheel. I pulled the wheel and brake drum and discovered the shoes
and drum were covered in brake fluid. The cylinder was leaking.
Fortunately, I have a set of replacement rear cylinders that I purchased last
year and simply did not get them installed as yet.
The question now is, do I replace the set of shoes or can I clean them with
brake cleaner? Same question for the drum. If I have to replace the shoes, I
guess I should replace both sides at the same time?
While trying to remove the brake line from the cylinder, the flare nut
crumbled and now there is nothing to grip so, I must also replace the brake
line but I cannot break it loose from the 3 way connection. Before I ruin that
fitting, any suggestions on how to remove the flare nut without rounding it
over or breaking it off?
Who is a good source for the parts, as the list of needed parts will increase
I am sure.
Thanks,
Fred
BJ7
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