-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
...After a full bleed (pretty
much a fluid replacement exercise) of all four wheels starting with
the farthest from the M/C, I followed with the VTR handbrake
adjustment method:
1. 3 clicks on the handbrake to position both shoes
2. Adjust wheels to snug (rubbing sound OK as long as wheel turns
'freely'.
Failing to half-apply the handbrake leaves you adjusting just the one
shoe (this I had done previously). Bringing both to bear for the
adjustment makes a world of difference.
==AM==
Someone help me out here. I've never understood that statement "...leaves you
adjusting just the one shoe"!
The adjusters do operate on both shoes. And the wheel cylinder should be free
to slide back and forth. Therefore, how is one "adjusting just the one shoe"
unless the handbrake is partially engaged?
Whenever I adjust rear brakes, I leave the handbrake off, but I will either
pull and release it, or apply and release the brake pedal, to recenter the
shoes; then I'll recheck the adjustment. It's always worked very, very well for
me.
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph
Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
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