I put new brake linings on the old TD today. Two of the wheels were 'tight',
even with the adjusters fully retracted. I wasn't too concerned as I could
still push the car by hand, although I could feel some resistance. After a two
mile drive, I stopped to check the wheels. One of the 'tight' drums was just
warm, but the other one was hot enough to fry spit (and smelled hot).
Should I .....
Don't worry, be happy?
Take short slow drives until the linings break in?
Not drive at all until I find some linings that don't drag?
Other?
PS: I'm pretty sure the brake cylinders are OK.
Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
Cars: 52 MGTD - #17639
71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
Member: NEMGTR #11470
NAMGBR # 7-3336
Hoosier MGB Club
Olde Octagons of Indiana
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