Date:         Thu, 4 Dec 1997 10:57:25 -0500
Reply-To:     Dan Moy <danmoy@HOME.CYNET.NET>
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From:         Dan Moy <danmoy@HOME.CYNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Slipping Brakes?
Comments: To: Erik Rhodes <ErikRhodes@PLATSOFT.COM>
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One thing I used to overlook was the backing plate.  Make sure that the
surface where the brake pads slide on are smooth.  If not, you can grind
them smooth and USE ANTI-SEIZE to lubricate the surface.  If you cannot
get them smooth they should be replaced.

Also check the wheel cylinders by using a power bleeder, fluid should flow
freely at ~20 psi.

Also are the adjusters lubricated with ANTI-SEIZE?

Other obvious parts sould be replaced if worn or old (springs, wheel
cylinders etc.)

Dan Moy
danmoy@cynet.net

On Thu, 4 Dec 1997, Erik Rhodes wrote:

> I think I know how brakes work but can't fathom what's causing this, so
> I must not know enough...
>
> On my '79 westie, the left rear brakes need to be adjusted every three
> weeks, no exaggeration.  I adjust them up, nice and tight, and then,
> little by little over the weeks, they get worse and worse.  Crawl back
> under and adjust again, the left rear has loosened up.  I tighten it,
> feels great, about three weeks later I need to do it again.
>
> What in the world is going on?  I've done this four times already.  Only
> think I can guess is that the adjusting starts are loosening up from
> vibration, but why?
>