Re: IML: Brakes

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

When I had some work done to my '62 a few years back, the shop was unfamiliar with the hand brake operation. They managed to move it around the shop the entire time that they had it with the brake engaged. After I got it back, I had to have the emergency brake rebuilt as it would no longer hold the car even on a slight grade. 

The red brake light on the dash in '61, '62, & '63 models is not labeled as such, so to some it is not immediately clear that the brake is on. 1963 has an automatic brake release, and uses the rear brakes so it isn't as much of a problem. Earlier models use the drive line mechanism which can be severly damaged if not used properly.

Paul

In an email dated Tue, 30 11 2004 8:31:25 pm GMT, "acorn2" <acorn2@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>I had a telephone call from the garage that is renewing my front suspension parts with an update of how things are progressing. ?It was also news that I am having to spend some more money on new front shock absorbers because they would not pass our roadworthy tests if they were reinstalled.
>
>He also said that the front driver side upper brake cylinder was leaking and I was advised that it may be better to replace this so I am looking for a highly recommended supplier. ?When the car was delivered to him on Saturday he said he had problems with the rear brake locking on, the car was ok when we drove it from the port and also at other times when we have taken it out, so I find this problem very puzzling. ?I was just wondering whether he realised how to let the (emergency) hand brake off!
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>Kind regards ? K & A in the UK
>


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