Hi Jeff
Does the click also occur when you go from braking in reverse to braking
going forward? If so it could be the drum moving from one extreme of the
free-play on the studs to the other, this movement equates to about 1/64"
(or less) so is nothing to worry about. No experience with dot 5, but I
would suggest you re-adjust the back brakes if they are not of the self
adjusting variety, (which if I remember right they are not). As the rising
pedal suggests that the piston is being pushed in too far by the return
springs when the brake is off!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 12:07 AM
Subject: Clicking brakes
>
> Greetings all. I've noticed that when I first apply the brakes after not
> using them for awhile, I hear a loud click come from the rear drum. I'm
not
> particularly alarmed about this, but it seems like the new wheel cylinder
is
> clicking. Has anybody else experienced this? I DID have a dickens of a
> time getting the drum cover back on after installing new shoes... I also
> notice that when I first press on the brake pedal for the day, it travels
> further down than on subsequent presses. Is this a normal DOT 5
occurance?
> Or do I need to bleed the brakes again?
>
> TIA
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
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