<VV> Corvan brake Question

[Dusty Steinberg]

It is made this way, so if there should ever be a shoe failure, that the pistons will not pop out, causing a complete hydraulic failure.  It is intended that the cylinder be removed for rebuilding.  The General never made changes without having a good reason, and I try to never defeat the intended purpose of those changes / upgrades.
Paul in CT


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>I am servicing the brake cylinders and the left rear cylinder has a 1/4"  
>back plate bent 45% and it blocks the piston from coming out. What is the 
>reason  for this ???  I ground one end down so I could get the pistons out. 
>Don't  know why this is needed.
>Gene Barr
>Eustis, Fl.
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>To do exactly as you  describe....  to prevent loss of brakes if one shoe  breaks, etc...  uncommon but has happened.
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>Matt Nall
>Charleston, Oregon
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