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Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Question

To: mgraziano@mindspring.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Question
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2002 16:50:08 EST
I am thinking of converting a rod brake type e-brake to the late 1500 Midget 
cable system on the basis that it is neater, lighter and simpler.  Has anyone 
done this before, where does the bracket for the cable holder thing go?

Nick

In a message dated 06/01/02 08:49:55 Pacific Standard Time, 
mgraziano@mindspring.com writes:


> Also,  the emergency brake cable is adjusted as far out as it can, and yet
> it won't hold the car on a mild incline (namely, my driveway).  Could it be
> that the cable has stretched?  Or are the rear brakes just not adjusted
> properly yet?  The seat of the pants method of testing tells me that the
> rear brakes aren't working correctly yet.  Just doesn't feel right when
> stopping.
> 
> Car is a '78 Midget.

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