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Re: 1960 TR3, again

To: Harlyred1@aol.com, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: 1960 TR3, again
From: Popnglo@aol.com
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:56:58 EDT
In a message dated 10/26/2004 10:40:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Harlyred1@aol.com writes:

> I had a problem with the rear brakes sticking ...
> 
> Had the same problem last season, maybe even worse in that the rear brakes 
> would hold until acceleration and then give way with a thunk. I ended up 
> rebuilding the cylinders, replacing/cleaning the cylinder retaining springs, 
> replacing shoe springs, cleaning/freeing up the adjusters and teflon pad to 
>the 
> shoes and drums. Seems like a lot but not really. Exactly which was the prime 
> culprit? Can't say for sure, but I suspect the cleaning and rebuild of the 
> cylinders. In any case no problem since.
> 
> Ed (58 TR3A) (10" drums / 3/4" cylinders)

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