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Old 27th September 2019, 12:06   #17
COLVERT
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Originally Posted by stocktake View Post
Interesting, that was the reason my handbrake still under performed despite having done the compensator modification. Sounds like a reasonable explanation. perhaps in hindsight we should check the heat of each wheel after a run to give clues?

We use whiskey mouthwash more often than we should in our house
Jacking up the rear end and spinning the wheels might give you some idea if any of the shoes are binding.

After a run the heat from the pads might mask any heat generated by the brake shoes.--
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