<VV> (SOLVED - at least the lights for now) (more to check)

[Stephen Upham]

I hadn't thought of that, and it is something worth considering.  The  
problem before the shoe replacement in the rear and springs all  
around was that the brakes sometimes stuck slightly after releasing  
the emergency brake or the foot brake.  This may be caused by a m/c  
maladjustment on the brake pedal arm.  I have the retaining nut loose  
now, but was apprehensive to turn the adjustment bolt at the grooved  
end near the rubber part on the "firewall".  I've had bad luck  
assuming things before.  I also heard rubbing on half revolutions on  
the passenger rear.  That is why I decided to replace the springs...  
that noise has gone away now.  I was also told that it might be the  
hoses in the front, but I doubt it as I replaced both of them (along  
with the back two) less than 500 miles ago.

Stephen Upham


On Aug 3, 2009, at 9:31 PM, BBRT wrote:

> On my racer, a YS D Prod vintage racer using drums, I had VERY  
> sensitive brake pulling issues. We tried about everything.. One  
> thing that greatly affects braking and is overlooked by many, but  
> was mentioned in an earlier post is something loose or a bad lower  
> control arm/brake reactoion rod bushing(s). Loose welds will do it  
> too. So pay attention to those issues. Don't discount the rear  and  
> do thte tests some have suggested to see where it is actually  
> locking up.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Chuck S
> BBRT
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