Re: Autopsy and Brakes

[lye_j@wums2.wustl.edu]

Hi,
        Our mailer has been down for a while, so if this has
already been answered, Sorry.
        Anyway, regarding the out of round brake drums on the
TR-8, was this car stored for a long period of time without
being moved.  If the emergency (parking) brake was on for a
long time, it is possible that it distorted the drum.  I've
seen this happen on other cars.  Apparently, the brake can
apply enough force that, after an extended time, the brake
drums get warped.
                        Cheers,
                        John