I think I mentioned this before, but I have a bit more detail now. I
mentioned that I was getting clicking sounds -- single, loud clicks,
whenever I applied my brake after driving for awhile. It doesn't happen
every time I brake, just when I've been rolling for a bit. Well, I thought
it was confined to the rear wheels, but I think I'm hearing it in the front
now too.
I've also discovered that I can make the rear wheels click just by letting
off the accelerator suddenly in the lower gears. The don't click as loudly
as when I apply the brakes, but it's the same deal that's going on.
Someone before mentioned trunion bushings. Still think that's what it is?
I know that I had to loosen all four slightly to fit my new shocks all the
way around. I'm wondering if perhaps I didn't torque 'em back down hard
enough? You think?
Now for the good news. I changed over to DOT 5 for my brakes in January.
Recently, a reputable parts dealer, who shall remain nameless, warned me
that Lockheed sent out a warning that DOT 5 silicone will eat the rubber in
their wheel cylinders and should never be used!! This same dealer said that
if I took a peek back in the reservoir, the fluid would probably be turning
black because of the rubber that was being disintegrated. Well, I took the
cap off and looked in today. The fluid is still purple and not in the least
bit cloudy -- and the levels were exactly as I topped them originally. Just
an FYI. Of course, it's only been three months... But so far, so good.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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