On Thu July 29 2004 10:37 am, m.brouillette@comcast.net wrote:
> I think I know what it is, but wanted to ask the experts. I have
> a 59 BT7 that runs like a champ. On occasion I will come to a complete
> stop at a light, and when I try to take off, something is grabbing and
> won't let me go, like the brake is still on. It feels like a grab and if I
> bump up the RPMs and take off it will go away. This doesn't happen every
> time which makes it frustrating... Any Ideas?
I'd check the drum brake return springs. Because drums have self-actuating
properties, the leading shoe(s) can get a little wedged.
--
John Miller
We are so fond of each other because our ailments are the same.
-Jonathon Swift
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