Hi everyone, hindsight is 20/20 vision. I would have waited a couple days to
start working on the rear brakes had I known the outcome, especially
considering there is a Tribute to Convertibles at the Owls Head Transportation
Museum in Owls Head, Maine tomorrow. Anyways, I started this morning, took
apart the passenger side, ended up with two problems. The first was that one of
the nuts on the adjuster assembly was so rusted that despite Liquid Wrench,
removal took off one of the nuts and part of the bolt. It still can be used,
but obviously needs to be repaired. The question is, can a new bolt be put on
the assembly via drilling out the old one and putting in a new one, or am I
better off paying $20 for a new adjuster assembly. Unfortunately, I dont own a
tap and die set so I will be trying to find someone local if that is the better
option. Secondly, the bleeder screw on the rear wheel cylinder was partially
rounded over, and after trying to get it loose I understood why since it was
frozen to the cylinder and broke off during the removal process. Hence, same
question for the wheel cylinder as the adjuster assembly. Can the remainder of
the bleeder screw be drilled out etc. or should a new wheel cylinder be
ordered. I couldnt do any more on the passenger wheel so I moved to the
drivers side, only to discover that I have the same problem with the wheel
cylinder on that side. Only I didnt get the chance to break the bleeder screw
myself, since it was already done by the PO, but also, the brake pipe that goes
from the wheel cylinder to the hose has the nut that attaches to the wheel
cylinder mostly rounded over, and it also appears to be unwilling to part
company with the wheel cylinder either. Suggestions? Or, for the drivers
side, is it just better to buy a new cylinder, and brake line?. Thanks in
advance all.
PS. Anyone going to Owls head who HAPPENS to have a spare wheel cylinder and
HAPPENS to be passing nearby. Well, you can see I at least havent lost my sense
of humor...
Aaron Cropley
'71 TR6 CC63681
Topsham, Maine
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