Hi Bob
Yes lube, I always use copperslip grease on my Dolomites, same sort of
system, yes it makes perfect sense. If it is identical to the Dolomites you
should consider removing the two clips that hold it in from the back and
give it a good wire brush to remove the corrosion before greasing.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Danielson <rdaniels@snet.net>
To: Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 3:31 PM
Subject: More Brake questions
>
> I thought it was just a handbrake problem - right side would lock but
driver
> side rear wheel wouldn't lock. This morning I had the wife, step on the
> brake pedal and the driver side doesn't lock up no matter how tight I
adjust
> them. The piston moves out and activates one shoe but nothing happens on
the
> other shoe. I checked the right side and noticed that the whole
> piston/cylinder assembly unit slides back and forth which in turn moves
the
> other shoe out against the drum........... I think. On the driver side
this
> assembly is almost frozen. I've got it freed up and am wondering if I
should
> use brake lube on it. Also, does any of this make sense?
> Thanks
> Bob Danielson
> 75 TR6 - status at
> http://pages.cthome.net/BobD
>
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