<VV> Brakes grabbing

[J R Read_HML]

I thought that he had said that he had installed a dual master.  Did I dream 
that?
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shaun" <shaun_mcgarvey at shaw.ca>
To: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; "John O'Shea" <jco99 at cox.net>; 
"Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes grabbing


> 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
>
>