Gary Martin JH 15371
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| Joined: | 03-12-2005 |
| Location: | Portland, OR |
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I just went through all my brakes two years ago, including rebuilding both rear wheel cylinders. Brakes were working ok, although they don't really seem to stop the car like I would expect, they seem very weak as far as stoping power. Now that the car has sat for a few months, the left rear brake is stuck on. The emergency brake mechanism is releasing, so it is something internal to the drum again. Is there any reason the rear wheel cylinders keep sticking, or maybe the brake adjuster is over tightening the shoes ? Don't remember if I have the Lockheed or Girling type, it is a 74 mark 2.
I have never rebuilt the front calipers. They do work, and the car does not pull, but like I said the stopping power is very weak. Pedal is firm. Just takes a lot of foot pressure to stop the car. I think the power booster is working. Is there a good test to see if the boster is working correctly ?
Gary.
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