<VV> Brakes grabbing

[Shaun]

AAAAHHHHHRRRGGGGHHHH>
Why is the first thing suggested to change the length of the MC push rod?
I'm at a loss to understand why that thing would EVER need adjusting if you 
haven't changed MCs. It's NOT a matter of course to have to adjust that rod!
Granted, you may need to if converting to a different style MC, like a dual 
system, but those things don't just go out of adjustment, unless of course, 
someone thinks they need to adjust it when they don't.
This is bad advice. Sorry to jump on JR, it's not personal. I've seen it 
suggested several times for unrelated issues and just grit my teeth then.

Obviously if the pedal can be unstuck by lifting it, the spring or pivot is 
at fault. Lube the pivot, and check the spring for tension.

yea, Vairily ... Shaun


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "John O'Shea" <jco99 at cox.net>; "Virtual Vairs" 
<virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing


> Possibly is insufficient free movement of the pedal - MC push rod needs
> adjustment?
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John O'Shea" <jco99 at cox.net>
> To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:00 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing
>
>
>> If as you say, your brakes are releasing when you put your toe under the
>> brake pedal and pull it toward you, that's not likely a shoe, springs or
>> drum problem.  I would check for some problem with the master cylinder or
>> brake pedal adjustment.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>; "Virtual Vairs"
>> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 11:19 AM
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing
>> <SNIP>
>>
>>> Sometimes putting my foot under the pedal and bringing it towards me
>>> will cause the brakes to release.
>>
>> <SNIP>
>>
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