Jim Felder wrote: > There is always going to be some drag in friction through all the > various bearings and joints and gears into the transmission. It won't > spin like the front wheels do. You will hear the drag as you approach > seizure as you tighten, then back off. Okay, thanks. > > The rubber plug has a little finger-pinch handle sticking out. It is > in the bentley, maybe not close up. It's the only rubber plug back > there. I sure can't see anything like a rubber plug. What o' clock is it when facing the backing plate? Dang I do not like climbing under there. It triggers a claustrophobia I did not know I possessed. Totally creeps me out. I can't wait to get out from under it. If Scott is right, then it's moot anyway, since he recommends inspecting and adjusting the brakes first before dinking with the parking brake tension. -- Rocky J Squirrel |
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