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Re: [Healeys] Unbalanced Rear Brakes

To: Tim Ward <timwarduk@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Unbalanced Rear Brakes
From: I Erbs <eyera3000@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:54:19 -0700
Cc: Forum Healeys <Healeys@autox.team.net>
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Have you checked to see if the drum is out of round or the springs have
lost their tension? or if the shoes need to be rearced?
Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
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On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 6:02 AM, Tim Ward <timwarduk@aol.com> wrote:

> Hi Josef
>
> There is no sign of any fluid leaking either on the tyre, or the floor, or
> around the back of the hub.
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> I will check it when I take off the hub
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> Thanks
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>
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> Tim
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>
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> From: josef-eckert@t-online.de [mailto:josef-eckert@t-online.de]
> Sent: 16 April 2013 12:39 PM
> To: Tim Ward; Forum Healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Unbalanced Rear Brakes
>
>
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> Leaking right rear brake cylinder.
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> Von: "Tim Ward" <timwarduk@aol.com>
> An: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Betreff: [Healeys] Unbalanced Rear Brakes
> Datum: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0200
>
> Hi Team
>
>
>
> Your usual good advice will be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> My BJ8 failed its annual Test this morning due to very unbalanced Rear
> Brakes. The Front brakes were virtually perfect.
>
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> The Brakes were tested on a rolling road, front first and then the rear.
> The
> Left Rear showed normal Braking efficiency with normal pedal pressure.
> Right
> Rear showed below normal braking efficiency with very hard pedal pressure.
> Used together the Right Brake was almost non existent, and therefore the
> very unbalanced result.
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> Any thoughts as to what might be the reason for this?
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> In the past they have always been a little unbalanced, but within the
> acceptable range.
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> Looking forward to your replies.
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> Thanks
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> Tim
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> Tim Ward
>
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