<VV> Fw: Brakes grabbing

[Shaun]

OK, I missed the fact that the MC was converted to dual...
Apologies to JR.
Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shaun" <shaun_mcgarvey at shaw.ca>
To: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; "John O'Shea" <jco99 at cox.net>; 
"Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing


> AAAAHHHHHRRRGGGGHHHH>
> Why is the first thing suggested to change the length of the MC push rod?
> I'm at a loss to understand why that thing would EVER need adjusting if 
> you
> haven't changed MCs. It's NOT a matter of course to have to adjust that 
> rod!
> Granted, you may need to if converting to a different style MC, like a 
> dual
> system, but those things don't just go out of adjustment, unless of 
> course,
> someone thinks they need to adjust it when they don't.
> This is bad advice. Sorry to jump on JR, it's not personal. I've seen it
> suggested several times for unrelated issues and just grit my teeth then.
>
> Obviously if the pedal can be unstuck by lifting it, the spring or pivot 
> is
> at fault. Lube the pivot, and check the spring for tension.
>
> yea, Vairily ... Shaun
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "John O'Shea" <jco99 at cox.net>; "Virtual Vairs"
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 1:07 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing
>
>
>> Possibly is insufficient free movement of the pedal - MC push rod needs
>> adjustment?
>> Later, JR
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "John O'Shea" <jco99 at cox.net>
>> To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:00 PM
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing
>>
>>
>>> If as you say, your brakes are releasing when you put your toe under the
>>> brake pedal and pull it toward you, that's not likely a shoe, springs or
>>> drum problem.  I would check for some problem with the master cylinder 
>>> or
>>> brake pedal adjustment.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
>>> To: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>; "Virtual Vairs"
>>> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 11:19 AM
>>> Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing
>>> <SNIP>
>>>
>>>> Sometimes putting my foot under the pedal and bringing it towards me
>>>> will cause the brakes to release.
>>>
>>> <SNIP>
>>>
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