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thermidorthelobster:
Part of the problem seems to be that the output oil seal on the gearbox goes, and even though they've actually designed in a system that theoretically allows the oil to drain past the handbrake, you end up with oil-impregnated brake shoes. At least, that's what happened with 2 of mine.
To be fair, the 101 handbrake was great, until Ben drove it round the yard with the handbrake on...
clbarclay:
--- Quote from: L90OOK on January 13, 2008, 21:09:15 ---Granted they need stripping & all moving components copper greasing but after I have done that they are fine.
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My experience is copper grease is good for stuff like bolts that don't move, but on hand brake mechanisms and similar moving parts it just turns to a sticky paste and causes them to seize prematurely. I find they last longer just cleaned thoroughly and reassembled dry.
marjan:
The standard H/brake on my 90 is totally useless, would get more hold putting a fag paper under the rear wheel :lol: :lol: :lol:
Definately the next thing on my list when I can afford one.
L90OOK:
--- Quote from: clbarclay on January 15, 2008, 18:03:31 ---
--- Quote from: L90OOK on January 13, 2008, 21:09:15 ---Granted they need stripping & all moving components copper greasing but after I have done that they are fine.
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My experience is copper grease is good for stuff like bolts that don't move, but on hand brake mechanisms and similar moving parts it just turns to a sticky paste and causes them to seize prematurely. I find they last longer just cleaned thoroughly and reassembled dry.
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They seize up down here (salt air) if asswmbled dry. I have never had problems with the copper grease method. 8-[
L90OOK:
--- Quote from: marjan on January 15, 2008, 19:21:50 ---The standard H/brake on my 90 is totally useless, would get more hold putting a fag paper under the rear wheel :lol: :lol: :lol:
Definately the next thing on my list when I can afford one.
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Just need to setup/adjust properly & they work fine :lol:
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