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Subject: FW: TR3A Brakes
From: Mark J Bradakis <mjb>
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 20:42:20 -0600 (MDT)
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     From: jfitton@lucent.com
     Date: 17 Jun 97 07:53:00 -0400
     Subject: TR3A Brakes

Im new to the list.

Anyone know what to do with frozen front calipers 
not engaging, and assumed to be frozen in place,
for a few years now ?

The car doesn't stop (too well) using the handbrake :-(

Any recommendations ?

Remove calipers and rebuild ?
Haul car on flatbed to Mechanic ?
Order DIY rebuild ?
Buy new units ?
Convert from Girling Crimson to Silicone fluid  ?
Any good articles avail. on old braking systems ?

Jim Fitton     NH           W1FMR   <><

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