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Old 10-10-2006, 11:44 PM
cusmacoach
 
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Sticking brakes continued

All of my lines are new...although they came from gordons many parts I
have gotten from them are crap. Yeah NOS but 40 years old on the
shelve. Not sure of the quality....what other ideas?????




        
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Old 10-10-2006, 11:44 PM
cusmacoach
 
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Sticking brakes continued

All of my lines are new...although they came from gordons many parts I
have gotten from them are crap. Yeah NOS but 40 years old on the
shelve. Not sure of the quality....what other ideas?????




        
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Old 10-11-2006, 07:57 AM
David Chapman
 
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Re: Sticking brakes continued


Are the brake linings new ? Remember that on one of the rear shoes the lining must be shorter - if that isn't done the brakes can lock when hot.


David C




        
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Old 10-11-2006, 07:57 AM
David Chapman
 
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Re: Sticking brakes continued


Are the brake linings new ? Remember that on one of the rear shoes the lining must be shorter - if that isn't done the brakes can lock when hot.


David C




        
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Old 10-11-2006, 09:32 AM
David Derer
 
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Re: Sticking brakes continued

Rubber brake lines are date coded. Usually bad hoses are either good or
bad regardless of drive time. Master cylinders have a valve plate. All
it takes is some dirt. Weak springs and a rough cylinder. Maybe You put
front rubbers in backwards. Or one of the fronts in backwards. This is
actually very easy and common mistake. Later Dave the Wave




        
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Old 10-11-2006, 09:32 AM
David Derer
 
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Re: Sticking brakes continued

Rubber brake lines are date coded. Usually bad hoses are either good or
bad regardless of drive time. Master cylinders have a valve plate. All
it takes is some dirt. Weak springs and a rough cylinder. Maybe You put
front rubbers in backwards. Or one of the fronts in backwards. This is
actually very easy and common mistake. Later Dave the Wave




        
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