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Re: [Healeys] Rear drums 65 bj8

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear drums 65 bj8
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 20:13:11 -0700
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A good, reliable parts house I deal with regularly refused to turn my BJ8's 
drums.  Apparently, there no official specs 
and no reputable shop will turn them without specs (in CA it's a serious 
offense).

Bob


On 5/31/2013 6:52 PM, Greg Mandas wrote:
> Team.
>
> Any problems, issues, warnings, suggestions about turning the rear drums on a 
> Early Phase II BJ8?  Any recommendations for a shop in Southern Connecticut?
>
> As I spin the rears while adjusting the brakes the drums drag for half a 
> rotation and free up. Both sides. I'm guessing they need turning. (?)
>
> I'm thinking this is why I can't get the E-Brake to engage with any 
> authority. Since I can't adjust the rear shoes close enough and the E-Brake 
> doesn't have "That" much travel, they barely engage with the handle straight 
> up.
>
> It would work if the thumb release had another tooth or two on which to grip.
>
> Greg
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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell@comcast.net

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