Philip,
Sounds like either your flex brake hose is slightly collasped and the
fluid can not return to the master cyl. keeping the caliper partially
closed or, the pistons in the caliper are not moving freely.
If you loosen the hose from the caliper and the rotor turns freely then
the hose is the problem. If it still sticks then the the caliper is
probably the problem.
Be sure to check that there is nothing else interfering with the rotor
keeping it from turning freely.
I have been following your progress, you are doing a terrific job! If
you haven't already replaced the flex hoses - this would be a good idea.
There is no adjustment for the calipers they are self centering. New
pads will not solve the problem and will only wear out very fast if the
problem is not rectified. The worn and/or warped rotors could be a
result of the hose/caliper problem. If the caliper is at fault -
refitting of the new pads may help temporarily but the problem WILL
return to ruin your new parts.......
Been there, and for the price of a flex hose I had to redo the rotor and
pads again......
Kevin Valentine
63, 71, and 74 Midgets
Philip Hubbard wrote:
> Question.
>
> When I refit the hub/rotor assembly onto the stub axle on the driver's
> side, the brakes grabbed worse than before. However they did grab evenly
> so I know my old rotors were somewhat warped. How to adjust for this? The
> instructions that came with the brake disks were unclear to me on this
> point. Also, when I put the brakes on, the brake pads were actually even
> tighter on the rotor. I removed the brake caliper again to think about it
> and ask list advice.
>
> I didn't originally order new brake pads when I started this job and
> realize I should have. Will this also solve my grabbing problem do you
> suppose? Adjusting the pistons in the calipers as part of the pad
> refitting will solve the problem?
>
> As usual, all advice is welcome and thank you in advance.
>
> Philip
> Burgundy 1974 Midget
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