<VV> Re:Brake problems on my 63

[J R Read_HML]

I'm inclined to agree with Dennis here.  The parking brake may SEEM as if it 
is fully released up in the cockpit, but it may not be fully released back 
at the wheels.  Also, after so much heat and frequency of problem, it IS a 
good idea to check the linings and replace the hardware (springs).

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis & Debbie Pleau" <ddpleau@earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Re:Brake problems on my 63


> We have a show and tell at every meeting of Rocky Mountain CORSA.  Dale 
> Wilshire brought in a frayed piece of emergency brake cable which was not 
> letting the parking brake release fully.  Laura was having the exact 
> symptoms your describing.  The other thing that happened is Dale taped on 
> the brake shoes and the lining fell off.  These were almost new bonded 
> linings.  He suspects over heating them is what caused the bond to fail. 
> If your shoes have been that hot, you may want to think about replacing 
> them.  Laura's car is the beautiful Red 64 that has been in a number of 
> CORSA Concours and Cole competitions.  Dale, her father helps her maintain 
> it.
>
> Dennis
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