Brake issue

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ductape009
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Brake issue

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At the moment I'm working on my pile of a 65'. I'm having a problem getting the L/R brake to actually work. I've gone through and bleed the system and set the adjusting screw all the way in. Yet the drum still turns. I checked the obvious and still no no luck, the shoes are like new, drum is fine and the adjusting screw is working. Am I missing anything? Come to think of it are the adjuster block deals the same for all generations of minis? Thanks for any ideas.


-Andy
ductape009
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Re: Brake issue

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It just occurred to me the wheel cylinder could be bad.
InimiaD
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Re: Brake issue

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The pistons in the wheel cylinder will seize up if they have not been used even after a short lay up.
I'm contemplating using Silicone Brake fluid which is supposed to cure that problem.
ductape009
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Re: Brake issue

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And guess what was bad....
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