This method worked for me when my brakes were binding. I learned about it
from Dave Hagenbush at TRF.
Jack Brooks
Hillsdale, NJ
1960 TR3A TS69032LO
1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster
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> >From: "Roger Colson" <>
> >Hello fellow listers,
>
> >I am now able to drive my TR3 under it's own power. Spent most of the
> >morning adjusting the mixture. Some first timer mistakes slowed me
> >down.
>
> >A major problem is that I believe the brakes appear to be locking up
> >after a short trip. After about 200 feet they start to bind and then
> >shortly
>
> Roger, there is a valve assembly consisting of a spring and
> piston on the
> front disc brakes. I think it is designed to hold a little
> pressure while
> stopped, or maybe to equalize the front and rear brakes. What
> happens is
> the valve doesn't release and the front brakes stick. Anyway,
> just remove
> the spring and that will fix the sticking problem. If you
> follow the front
> brake line down to where it splits off, there it is. Just
> remove the screw
> at the top and pull out the spring, then replace and re-bleed the line.
> I'm working here by (faulty) memory, so someone correct me if necessary.
> Richard
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