In a message dated 10/26/2004 10:40:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Harlyred1@aol.com writes:
> I had a problem with the rear brakes sticking ...
>
> Had the same problem last season, maybe even worse in that the rear brakes
> would hold until acceleration and then give way with a thunk. I ended up
> rebuilding the cylinders, replacing/cleaning the cylinder retaining springs,
> replacing shoe springs, cleaning/freeing up the adjusters and teflon pad to
>the
> shoes and drums. Seems like a lot but not really. Exactly which was the prime
> culprit? Can't say for sure, but I suspect the cleaning and rebuild of the
> cylinders. In any case no problem since.
>
> Ed (58 TR3A) (10" drums / 3/4" cylinders)
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