Hi Don
If you are using DOT3 when was the last time that you did a
complete brake fluid change? The pistons in the caliper may
have some corrosion on them fouling their ability to move
freely thus "freezing" or limiting their movement.
Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon
www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca
'65 BJ8 '89 Morgan 4/4
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <gschwind@charter.net>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Cc: <dgschwind@comcast.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 7:57 PM
> Subject: BJ8 disc brakes, was knock-back
>
>
> Hi, listers,
> As I dig deeper into my car, I find strange things, so need your guidance,
> please.
> It started with a click in the Lt Ft wheel area that would stop with light
> brake application. When I jacked up the wheels free of the ground, there was
> a significant bind in the Lt. Ft. wheel. Removing the wheel , I found I had
> to drive the pads out from the caliper, not like they are supposed to be.
> The hub then turned free and easy with no play. I tried to push the pistons
> deeper into the caliper but they seemed to be bottomed out. The pads were in
> very good condition, bearing the identifcation in yellow ink, "WED 29 FFNG".
> The rotor run-out, after I got a better indicator mount, was less than 0.001
> in., and the rotor thickness was 0.489 in. (The rotor on the Rt side is
> 0.420in.) Where do I go next? I'll replace the pads on both sides, but do
> they need to be ground to fit the space available in the caliper? Is there
> something more I should do before I start reassembling? Please pass on to me
> your infinite wisdom so I can get her back on the road.
> Thanks,
> DON BJ8 Pandora
Check out the new British Cars Forum:
http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
|