Yes, I am absolutely positive that everything is backed 100% out 'er in,
well you know. I just completely rebuilt the entire suspension and brakes
they look factory new and have no doubt that I have everything 100% correct.
Thanks
Patrick
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Hall <sch8489@garnet.acns.fsu.edu>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: Rear Brakes Again :(
>
> patrick,
>
> I went through this same thing. be _sure_ that everything is adjusted,
> backed off, etc. I spent 2 hours cursing whoever relined my shoes, only
> to finally notice I had some play left in the adjuster screw. made all
> the difference in the world.
>
> that said, if it _is_ the pads, attack the metal on the shoe where it
> meets the screw, not the lining itself. quicker, and the shoes last
> longer. dunno if it's recommended by the reliner, but I've done it on
> motorcycles before.
>
> scott
>
> On Sat, 29 Jan 2000, Patrick Bowen wrote:
>
> >
> > I should of clarified these items to start with. Yes everything is
adjusted
> > all the way in and the E-brake is not even connected. Has anyone ever
heard
> > of them being overlined before?
> >
> > patrick Bowen
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bill Kelly <bk54@erols.com>
> > To: Patrick Bowen <pabowen@mediaone.net>
> > Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2000 12:20 AM
> > Subject: Re: Rear Brakes Again :(
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Patrick Bowen wrote,
> > >
> > > > And yes the shoes are in the correct opposing orientation.
> > >
> > > And the adjuster screw is backed all the way out? And the adjuster
> > > pistons are pushed all the way in, with no binding? And they're riding
> > > on a flat part of the adjuster screw head, not a corner?
> > >
> > > Does the wheel cylinder slide freely in its slot? Is the parking brake
> > > all the way off?
> > >
> > > If all answers are 'yes', then yup, the shoes overlined.
> > >
> > > Bill "BTDT to all of the above" Kelly
> >
> >
>
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