<VV> More brake woes

[Kirby Smith]

I guess the question is, Chris C, do you want to drive the car and live? 
  Or is the car only driven to shows on a trailer? When it comes to 
brakes (among other parts), only "perfect" is acceptable.  Rubber only 
lasts so long in the presence of ozone and other chemicals.  I wouldn't 
bet my life on old rubber lines, corroded brake lines, rusty brake 
assembly springs, marginal pads/linings, etc.

kirby


BBRT wrote:
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris C" <ricorvair at cox.net>
> To: <virtualVairs at corvair.org>
> 
>> Now the questions
>>
>> If I replace one line and hose.  Should its mate be replaced.  How 
>> about the rest.
> 
> 
> ***How old? If the rubber hoses are really old and look cracked, it 
> could be ballooning and makes uneven braking
> 
>>
>> If I replace 1 sides pads (the other have plenty of meat, just not the 
>> same.  Should I replace the other.
> 
> 
> ***You may have uneven braking. Better to do both sides since they come 
> in "axle" sets.  Save the other good ones in case...
> 
>>
>> I have all 4 and all 4 shoes.   Just aggrivated and getting lazy.
>>
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