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Re: speaking of brakes

To: "Gordon Bird" <gb@the-bdc.com>, "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: speaking of brakes
From: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 19:15:36 +0100
I have read that a leaking oil seal can cause the rear brakes to lock,
paradoxically.

PaulH.

----- Original Message -----
From: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 6:50 PM
Subject: speaking of brakes


> Since everyone is already thinking of brakes...  Rear drivers side brake
> (drum)is kinda on or off.  It is the first to lock, even prematurely.  Car
> (MGA) stops straight and sufficiently.  Noticable at very low speeds.
> Without undo pedal pressure, that wheel will suddenly lock.  I've taken
> brakes off and re-assembled, cleaning and lubing appropriate areas with
> proper brake backing plate lubricant.  1 yr old MC, but same symtoms with
> old MC.  Brake bleeds okay, but have not removed and inspected wheel
> cylinder.  Seems that the wheel cylinder is the only thing left.  Have I
> answered my own question?
> TIA
> Gordie Bird
> 62 MGA
> 80 MGB
> 86 Audi 4kq
>


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