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1. speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:50:50 -0400
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 ve
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01055.html (7,768 bytes)

2. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Christopher W. Reichle" <CREICHLE@bdpb.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 14:00:40 -0400
probably, Rebuild the brake cyl but also realize that leaking fluid can spoil the media and cause the brake to grab. Since everyone is already thinking of brakes... Rear drivers side brake (drum)is k
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01058.html (8,338 bytes)

3. Speaking of Brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 11:18:23 -0700
Make sure you check the front brakes too. I had a similar problem with my MGB. The right rear would lock up under heavy braking, with old tires. With new tires, I noticed a pull to the right, but no
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01060.html (8,636 bytes)

4. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: "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, PaulH.
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01062.html (8,570 bytes)

5. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 12:40:48 -0700
I think so... Gordon Bird had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01071.html (8,575 bytes)

6. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Maffei Andrew P SSgt 27LG/LGQPT <Andrew.Maffei@cannon.af.mil>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:45:50 -0600
Yes this is true, if the brake shoes (or pads) get saturated with brake fluid they will lock up even just lightly touching the brakes. Just had this happen to me in a 89 Plymouth Voyager, blew the se
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01073.html (9,829 bytes)

7. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:10:24 -0500
lock, even prematurely. Car (MGA) stops straight and sufficiently. Noticable at very low speeds. Without undo pedal pressure, that wheel will suddenly lock. .... This one had me baffled for a while a
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01076.html (9,144 bytes)

8. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 14:41:16 -0700
It sure can (from experience). But if he has cleaned and inspected the brakes, I think he would have noticed. Paul Hunt had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, C
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01081.html (9,468 bytes)

9. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Maffei Andrew P SSgt 27LG/LGQPT <Andrew.Maffei@cannon.af.mil>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:52:20 -0600
Not necessarily, when the shoes heat up , which they do rapidly, it cooks the fluid into the asbestos, and breaks down the integrity, you wont see it , but it is there. Andy 66B
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01084.html (10,469 bytes)

10. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: James Nazarian Jr <James.Nazarian@Colorado.EDU>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:32:03 -0600 (MDT)
speaking of heat and braking, I want my rotors to glow bright red when I touch the brakes, similar to the way GT1 cars do it. Anyone have a miracle way of doing this in a B? James Nazarian '71 B road
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01100.html (11,135 bytes)

11. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Scott McKorkle" <bmc@aa.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 16:33:47 -0700
My 78 B had the same symptons. Changed the wheel cylinder and the problem moved to the other side. Changed that wheel cylinder and the problem went away. I think you did answer your own question. Goo
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01104.html (9,282 bytes)

12. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 18:40:53 -0700
Fill the boot with lead bars and head down a 7% grade? James Nazarian Jr had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01112.html (8,828 bytes)

13. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: James Nazarian Jr <James.Nazarian@Colorado.EDU>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 01:38:48 -0600 (MDT)
Great idea, have any spare lead I could borrow? James Nazarian '71 B roadster '71 BGT rust free and burnt orange '63 Buick 215
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01128.html (9,241 bytes)

14. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:35:34 -0500
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01137.html (9,240 bytes)

15. RE: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 10:08:33 -0400
Thanks for all of the replies. Last night I double checked for leaks everywhere. None found. Even if an axle seal leak was not evident on the shoe itself, it would show elsewhere in the area, I belie
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01139.html (8,813 bytes)

16. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 00:54:04 +0610
Blown a seal?
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01141.html (7,877 bytes)

17. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 13:07:39 EDT
<< Blown a seal? >> - - - - - - - - - - - - Nope. Just ice cream.
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01145.html (8,038 bytes)

18. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 19:22:37 +0100
Another pair of brake lights behind the front wheels? cooks it lock, prematurely. speeds. taken with symtoms wheel Have
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01149.html (11,614 bytes)

19. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 12:12:57 EDT
<< speaking of heat and braking, I want my rotors to glow bright red when I touch the brakes, similar to the way GT1 cars do it. Anyone have a miracle way of doing this in a B? >> - - - - - - - - - -
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01154.html (8,762 bytes)

20. Re: speaking of brakes (score: 1)
Author: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 15:56:32 -0400
Hey Allen - whats the problem?? As long as the torch is not near the fuel But you could just put a light in the wheel well that shines on the mirrors on the inside of the wheel so that the brake roto
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg01157.html (9,551 bytes)


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