<VV> Brakes grabbing

[Frank DuVal]

Because we've seen it! Typically when adding a dual master, or if the 
gasket is changed between the MC and firewall to a thinner style. 
Typically if the spring is weak, the brake lights stay on.

Frank DuVal


Shaun wrote:

>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.
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>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
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>----- 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
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>>Possibly is insufficient free movement of the pedal - MC push rod needs
>>adjustment?
>>Later, JR
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>>----- 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
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>>>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
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>>>>Sometimes putting my foot under the pedal and bringing it towards me
>>>>will cause the brakes to release.
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