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Re: Seized rear drum brake on R-Type

To: George Mowat-Brown <geomowat@zetnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Seized rear drum brake on R-Type
From: Richard.Treacy@bcc.adtranz.de
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 20:56:21 +0100

Hallo George,

That works: I have done it.  Be gentle !





George Mowat-Brown <geomowat@zetnet.co.uk> on 24.02.2000 05:05:58

Please respond to George Mowat-Brown <geomowat@zetnet.co.uk>

To:   rolls-bentley@autox.team.net
cc:    (bcc: Richard Treacy/WWADT/ADT)
Subject:  Seized rear drum brake on R-Type




Just wondered if anyone had a better idea?

The problem:

The rear brake adjuster was seized on one rear wheel of my R-type
(with shoes locked on, the drum would not come off, I do not know
what is causing that problem - yet!) so, after gallons of penetrating
fluid, I tried to persuade it off.

Yes, the obvious;  the adjuster snapped like a carrot, alas in
between 'clicks'.  The result is that the rear drum is now well and
truly jammed.

Best attempted solution I have thought of so far:

I wondered if the drum could be released if I undid the nuts securing
both the expander assembly and that of the mechanical actuator and
tapped them inside the drum?

All ideas gratefully received!

George

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