I recently failed a MOT for a binding O/S front brake. I had fitted new hose, cylinders (Twin Leading Shoe), new shoes and adjusters before the MOT. I have done this on every wheel but just this one was binding. I have since adjusted it so it will move the same as the wheel that passed.
I then thought I would test to see if the brake was working correctly and drove out of my barn onto a wet field and stamped on the brakes. The rears locked straight away but the fronts didn't. I jacked the vehicle up and started the vehicle (it has a servo) Jammed my foot on the brake and wedged it with some wood. I then tried to move the wheels by hand. I was able to move them a little using all my strength.
What my question is, is should I be able to do that and it not be able to lock up on wet grass? Or is it a case of new shoes and Land Rover drum brakes??
Many Thanks
I then thought I would test to see if the brake was working correctly and drove out of my barn onto a wet field and stamped on the brakes. The rears locked straight away but the fronts didn't. I jacked the vehicle up and started the vehicle (it has a servo) Jammed my foot on the brake and wedged it with some wood. I then tried to move the wheels by hand. I was able to move them a little using all my strength.
What my question is, is should I be able to do that and it not be able to lock up on wet grass? Or is it a case of new shoes and Land Rover drum brakes??
Many Thanks