landybird

landybird

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:eek: i still have this intermittent squealing on the old girl and i'm pretty certain it's from a brake sticking as i can smell a hot smell when i've stopped, can't work out why it's not doing it all the time tho:confused: is it possible for a brake drum to warp? hubs says brake pads are fine btw.
any ideas/ suggestions
 
Next time you stop from a drive check every wheel and see if there is one hub hotter than the rest ( sticking brake on that wheel ) but careful you dont burn yourself . As it does sound like a dragging brake.

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What handbrake cable?

Ignoring the lack of cable, yes it could be a sticking h/b. Feel the drum after a run, it should be cold. Perhaps a bit warm if the gearbox gets hot, but it shouldn't be hot.
 
Davec said:
What handbrake cable?

Ignoring the lack of cable, yes it could be a sticking h/b. Feel the drum after a run, it should be cold. Perhaps a bit warm if the gearbox gets hot, but it shouldn't be hot.
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just a thought that was all.
 
sypher said:
Next time you stop from a drive check every wheel and see if there is one hub hotter than the rest ( sticking brake on that wheel ) but careful you dont burn yourself . As it does sound like a dragging brake.

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As above, one of your brake slave cylinders could be beginning to sieze, ie not returning to its normal position.
 
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