If the wheels were straight you missed a good deal. I paid $60 apiece for
two straight but rusty wheels at British Racing Green.
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From: Reynolds, Rob <RReynolds@asaspmo.belvoir.army.mil>
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Subject: Brakes and wheels
Date: Thursday, July 03, 1997 6:13 PM
I hope the list has a happy - and safe - 4th of July.
I have two questions and one joke:
1. My late 76 TR6 stops well and the brakes don't appear to fade.
However, when I come to a stop and keep pressure on the brake pedal, it
will slowly sink to the floor in about 30 seconds. As soon as I remove my
foot from the pedal and step on it again it starts working at the top of
the pedal travel. In other words, I don't have to pump it to build up
pressure. I don't appear to be losing any fluid. Any thoughts?
2. I'm looking for a stock wheel. The spare wheel I inherited with the
car has a dent, apparently from hitting a curb, and I don't trust it. A
local parts dealer wanted $45 for a used wheel. I though that was quite
steep since I saw three at the Bowie show a couple of weeks ago for $30
each including a decent tire. But by the time I finished drooling over the
cars there, the wheel guy had packed up and disappeared. Does anyone in
the Northern Virginia/DC/Maryland area have one for sale?
Joke: Didja hear the one about the attendee at the Tyson fight who leaned
over to his neighbor and said, "Y'know, he doesn't look chew-ish ;-)
TIA
Rob Reynolds
Reston, VA
76 TR6
CF 58073UO
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