Golly gee, everyone seems to be having problems with the repairs on our
cars. Sales of brake fluid and timing lights seem to be at an all-time high!
I'll just report on some SUCCESSFUL repairs:
Problems: 1). "CLUNK" when applying brakes in reverse, then again the
first time brakes are applied going forward.
2). Vibration/pulsation when rear brakes were applied. (Some of
you may
remember me spending a lot of time on this last summer)
Cause: The four bolts holding the brake backing plate were loose. (Only
about half a 'flat' each.) I had worked on this area last winter when I
changed the axle, and yes I had torqued the bolts to spec. I guess the
mating surfaces had to bed in or something. What took me so long to
tighten this hardware was, I had to obtain the proper 'offset' wrench to
avoid removing the brake shoes and/or wheel flange again!
Smilin' again,
Atwell Haines
'79 Spitfire FM96062 UO
Succasunna, NJ USA
"It's not the destination that counts, it's the journey."
Drive a Spitfire!
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