Date:         Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:34:22 -0800
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: bleeding bloody brakes
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On 1/12/07, Edward Maglott <emaglott@buncombe.main.nc.us> wrote:
> I think there is a situation in the rear brakes that can cause this
> symptom.  something about hardware installed backwards or incorrectly.  The
> fact that backing up causes the situation for one pump, then it is firm
> again tells me that something it putting a big gap between the rear shoes
> and drum.  If it was air, it wouldn't get firm again.


Mathias,

when doing my brakes, in looking at Bentley/Haynes, I found it tough
to tell exactly how the adjuster end (end with gear) of push/adjuster
rod was to be installed. i.e. wider part of fork facing outboard, or
inboard. Regardless of that, it took a few trys to get all installed
correctly.

It wouldn't hurt to double check your rear hardware/shoes installation.

As for "push/adjuster rod" (P. 46.6 Bentley) if I can find the answer
in my Pmail, I'll forward it to list.

Anyone else have the answer?

Neil.