Hi Everybody
This is a question to those MGA owners who may have had a similar
experience.
Today, Christmas day, we went driving in the LBC and after about 20
minutes, I noticed that the car was getting very sluggish. Also the
brake pedal was almost solid to the push. I deduced that the brakes were
binding. When we arrived at our destination the whell spinners were very
hot and there was evidence of molten grease on the hubs of the front
wheels.
After a couple of hours, the wheels had cooled and were free again. This
is very worrying, since the brakes have just been completely overhauled.
I suspect that when the brakes get hot, the brake shoes expand and bind
on the drum, even when not pushing the brake pedal. The brake pedal has
very little travel even when cold. Is there a way to adjust the brakes so
that the is more clearance? Or, is it possible that the master Cylinder
gets a blocked valve and does not release the presure from the brakes?
If there is a simple adjustment that would solve this problem, then I
will do that myself, otherwise I have to take the car back in to the
mechanic who overhauled the brakes. The former would be a better option
at this time of the year.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Best wishes to all for the festive season and 1997..
Regards
Leigh
1957 MGA Coupe'
South Africa
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