- 1. stuck brakes (score: 1)
- Author: pete schuhmann <pschuhma@richmond.edu>
- Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 14:58:54 -0400
- Started my 76 midget for the first time in 3 weeks. Released the emergency brake to take it for a much needed drive, but the brake is still engaged. The brake pedal is much harder than usual. Like tr
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01159.html (7,060 bytes)
- 2. RE: stuck brakes (score: 1)
- Author: "doug russell" <dr-doug@classic.msn.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 98 23:18:57 UT
- We all make this mistake once (or in my case several times) and hopefully you now know *not* to leave the emergency brake on when storing or leaving the car for any period of time - next time just l
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01167.html (7,943 bytes)
- 3. RE: stuck brakes (score: 1)
- Author: pschuhma@richmond.edu
- Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 18:27:54 -0400
- you car Thanks! I'm learning.... the Yep. that worked. Tapping on the handbrake arm freed up one side and tapping on the drum freed up the other. I suppose you could also loosen up the rear Yes, midg
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01213.html (9,266 bytes)
- 4. RE: stuck brakes (score: 1)
- Author: "doug russell" <dr-doug@classic.msn.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 98 15:41:50 UT
- Replacing the wheel cylinders is more tedious than hard. I would not shy away from the job. Just make sure you have a Haynes or Bentley manual to work from. Dr. Doug Well, in the process of inspecti
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01261.html (7,298 bytes)
- 5. Re: stuck brakes (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 17:57:31 -0500
- I second Dr. Doug. I'd also add that brake work is the easiest to "cut your teeth" on, IMHO. With a Haynes manual and the advice of this list, you'll be OK! It's not hard, and if you want to get you
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01287.html (8,291 bytes)
- 6. Re: stuck brakes (score: 1)
- Author: pschuhma@richmond.edu
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 20:51:25 -0400
- Dan and others, thanks for all the support and tips. Message received loud and clear. And, you're right, I do need to learn. I always want an MG in my driveway, so, I need to learn to do it myself. I
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01306.html (8,101 bytes)
This search system is powered by
Namazu