It could be the bushing in the handle mechanism itself. Unfortunately, I
don't know of any way to get that assembly out without removing the seat. If
you can get the cable loose from underneath, you can test the handle with no
cable attached and see if the bushing is in fact the problem. Good luck :)
~alan
'71B
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Alan Lott
GTA, Auburn Univeristy
Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Ross Overcash
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 6:40 AM
To: MG List
Subject: Parking Brake
OK folks,
My problem is this. My parking brake takes an unbelievable amount of pull
to engage and practically has to be beat on to disengage.
What I have done: Checked the bracket attached to the differential to be
sure it is not frozen, shot some grease in the nipple on the cable (Grease
oozed out not an inch from the fitting. All other parts of the system are
free and moving as they should.
What I think: The cable is dry in the sleeve and is binding.
Short of taking everything apart (I really dislike removing the seats) any
suggestions.
Ross Overcash,74B,NAMGBR 1172
Ayer, MA
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