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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