Ric
I just had this problem when I first installed a new MC. It was caused by
mis-adjustment of the push rod. You might want to try backing off the
pushrod a few turns and see if this helps.
Larry Miller
----- Original Message -----
From: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 01 April, 1999 9:49 PM
Subject: brake drag
> I have a Mk II sprite that I recently switched to the later brake system.
> I got a used master cylendar and got new rear brake kit from Victoria,
> which includes new slave cyls and springs. I finally managed to get the
> rear backing plates set up so they don't grind, but I noticed that my rear
> wheels get very hot after driving. I also noticed that after letting up
on
> the brakes I didn't seem to coast freely. Upon closer inspection, I find
> that if I jack up the wheels they will spin freely. But if I step on the
> brakes, and then let off the brakes, they won't spin at all for about 20
or
> 30 seconds after the brakes are let off. After that they don't spin very
> free, and it is difficult to turn them. It evidently takes a very long
> time before they will spin freely again. I tried loosening up the
> adjustment on the shoes, but it didn't help at all; they behave the same.
> I checked the springs (they are new also), and they are all there and seem
> to pull the shoes together. The pedal also has a spring on it, so it
> returns immediately.
>
> So am I doomed to have hot rear drums, or is there a way to stop this
drag?
> I can't figure out why the springs are not pulling the shoes together more
> quickly after I let off the brake pedal.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ric Otte
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