15-03-2020, 06:26 PM
most reasons for bad brakes on hydraulics have been listed above.
but you will to check to see if you are running on new or used parts.
brake shoes are easy, and for £15 most people will fit some new shoes.
but many systems were built up on used drums as new were not available. so your drum could be 100 thou oversize to the standard 7 inch. or even more when scimmed.
with an oversize drum, only the edge of the shoe will touch when the cylinder is open.
it has the same effect with standard brakes, which is why the old myth that austin 7s have poor brakes is put around.
tony
but you will to check to see if you are running on new or used parts.
brake shoes are easy, and for £15 most people will fit some new shoes.
but many systems were built up on used drums as new were not available. so your drum could be 100 thou oversize to the standard 7 inch. or even more when scimmed.
with an oversize drum, only the edge of the shoe will touch when the cylinder is open.
it has the same effect with standard brakes, which is why the old myth that austin 7s have poor brakes is put around.
tony