Hopefully you got it. I initially thought I had crushed a brake line but
turned out to be in the MC.
Bill
Cactus Jack drinks coffee black......BWS
> On Nov 6, 2019, at 1:54 PM, Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com> wrote:
>
Thanks Bill. The front tires were locked via brakes. It has always been
dragging a little even before the new MC, but never locked up. After going to
get a cup of coffee, when I returned, the front wheels spun. Weird. After
removing the whole brake union assembly (PITA), I removed the spring and screw
in the restrictor valve. Will reinstall and test. If still happens, I'll
check the MC rod.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: wbeech@flash.net <wbeech@flash.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 1:31 PM
To: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com>
Cc: Triumphs <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] 61 TR3A Question Brakes
No harm at all, the restrictorâ??s job is to keep the pads close to the rotor
and minimize the pedal travel required. You may notice a bit more pedal travel
but you wonâ??t hurt anything during your testing period.
What were you doing before the problem started? You mentioned the master
cylinder, I had a similar problem on my TR3B. Turned out that I had the MC rod
adjusted in/out too far so it was not releasing the pressure, re-adjusted and
problem went away. hope your issue is a simple one.
Bill B
TS30800L
Cactus Jack drinks coffee black......BWS
> On Nov 6, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com> wrote:
>
My front brakes feel like they are dragging and I heard that it can be
caused by faulty restrictor valve assembly (part number 116197 in Tr4 parts
manual). I have same part on my 62 early Tr4. The calipers have been rebuilt,
new seals, ss pistons, hoses and dot 5. New master cylinder too.
Any harm in removing the spring and "screw" internals on the restrictor valve
so fluid flows freely. Also heard that you don't really need restrictor valve.
Thanks in advance,
Jim Henningsen
61 TR3A
62 TR4
75 TR6
82 Jeep CJ8
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