thanks ron, stephen and AAAGLASSS@aol, great responses. i couldnt get that
silly little adjusted to turn no matter how much PB Blaster and vise grips i
used...but the trusty hammer knocks to the drum worked like magic!!
peter
----- Original Message -----
From: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
To: "'Peter Laurinaitis'" <laurin212@yahoo.com>; <tigers@autox.team.net>
Cc: "'Peter (TBG) Laurinaitis'" <laurinaitis@blackstone.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 12:36 PM
Subject: RE: [Tigers] frozen rear brake
Peter
1st refer to the rear brake diagram in the Shop Manual.
http://www.tigersunited.com/resources/wsm/wsmk9.asp
Turn the adjuster out all the way to allow the shoes to pull in away from
the drum.
See if brake drum will come off.
Lightly tap on the hand brake lever at the brake cylinder; the whole brake
cylinder should move a little.
You might also want to open the bleeder screw briefly at the same time to
let the cylinder collapse some. Have a paper towel handy or catch can for
the fluid that comes out, then tighten the bleeder.
See if brake drum will come off.
Hit the brake drum with a hammer if needed to get the brake shoes to move in
and release the drum.
Pull drum off
If the drum is still frozen; try turning the axle back and forward to try
and break it loose.
If the car is drivable; put the tire on and move the whole car back and
forward to break it loose or push it back and forward.
Remove all brake parts, pay close attention to the parts holding the brake
cylinder and the way they are assembled.
Clean all parts and back plate, renew any worn parts.
Assemble brakes and check for smooth function; lube where needed.
Good luck
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces+rfraser=bluefrog.biz@autox.team.net
[mailto:tigers-bounces+rfraser=bluefrog.biz@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Peter Laurinaitis
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:45 AM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Cc: Peter (TBG) Laurinaitis
Subject: [Tigers] frozen rear brake
hey guys...i am trying to unfreeze a frozen right rear brake today. heading
upstate now to the car. what is the suggestions for sequence of steps i
should be taking from easy to complete disassembly to try to get it fixed.
i recall a prior thread on this but cant find it. pls reply all so the
messages to this also go to my blackberry so i can see remotely, leaving the
house now. thanks so much!!!!! peter
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