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Subject: Re: Squeaky Brakes

Author: Paul Linn

Date: Feb 3, 2003, 7:27 AM

Post ID: 1711864085


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Jack,

Make sure the pivots are lubed. If they aren't, they will bind and also squeak. Don't use to much because you don't want it ending up on your brake shoes.

Paul
Midlothian, Va
73 Eldo "Rare" custom project "Elvira" coming together slowly
76 T3 basket "Dime a dozen"
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Lundberg
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:04 AM
Subject: Squeaky Brakes


Need a little help over here. The Eldo (2 leading shoe front brake) has a horribly squeaky front brake and it doesn't stop very well either. The lining material has what appears to be a high metallic content. If I remove the front wheel, steel wool the drum surface, and sand the lining surface, I am OK for a week or so. Then the squeaking starts again. Moisture is not a contributing factor as I am in a dry (very damn dry) area. Adjustment is such that both shoes are doing their fair share of the work. If it were not for the rear brake, I would be a danger to myself and all others on the road. With the new cylinders, etc., the bike runs very well ... now I just have to figure out how to get the front brake involved in the process.

What do you suggest? I'll call Mark @ Classics tomorrow (Tuesday) but I would like the list's input on this.

TIA

Jack Lundberg
Colorado Springs, CO
'86 LeMans 1000, '72 Ambassador, '73 Eldorado




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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jack,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Make sure the pivots are lubed. If they aren't,
they will bind and also squeak. Don't use to much because you don't want it
ending up on your brake shoes.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Paul<BR>Midlothian, Va<BR>73 Eldo "Rare" custom project "Elvira" coming
together slowly<BR>76 T3 basket "Dime a dozen"</DIV>
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FAMILY="SANSSERIF">Need a little help over here. The Eldo (2 leading shoe
front brake) has a horribly squeaky front brake and it doesn't stop very well
either. The lining material has what appears to be a high metallic
content. If I remove the front wheel, steel wool the drum surface, and sand
the lining surface, I am OK for a week or so. Then the squeaking starts
again. Moisture is not a contributing factor as I am in a dry (very damn
dry) area. Adjustment is such that both shoes are doing their fair share
of the work. If it were not for the rear brake, I would be a danger to
myself and all others on the road. With the new cylinders, etc., the
bike runs very well ... now I just have to figure out how to get the front
brake involved in the process.<BR><BR>What do you suggest? I'll call
Mark @ Classics tomorrow (Tuesday) but I would like the list's input on
this.<BR><BR>TIA<BR><BR>Jack Lundberg<BR>Colorado Springs, CO<BR>'86 LeMans
1000, '72 Ambassador, '73 Eldorado</FONT> </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT>

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