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by manxminor
Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes
Replies: 11
Views: 3663

Re: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes

Thanks for the advice, job done.
by manxminor
Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes
Replies: 11
Views: 3663

Re: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes

Thanks, will do.
by manxminor
Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes
Replies: 11
Views: 3663

Re: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes

Thanks for this, it sounds fairly straight forward then?

All the best

Steve
by manxminor
Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes
Replies: 11
Views: 3663

Re: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes

Thanks for that, I don't get the magazine but will certainly consider it. Looking at other posts it looks like I undo the nut which holds the tab washer etc and leave the castellated nut well alone. I am assuming the once the nut is removed that the trunnion becomes a little more movable so that I c...
by manxminor
Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing Top Trunnion Bushes
Replies: 11
Views: 3663

Changing Top Trunnion Bushes

Hi All My car went for it's road worthiness test today and thanks to your help and guidance apart from a brake hose that needs to be replaced, the braking side of things was fine. However it did fail on the top end Trunnion bushes and before I attempt to change them, I wondered if there was any tips...
by manxminor
Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with Brakes Please!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Re: Help with Brakes Please!!!

:D Happy bunny as I now have brakes, thanks for the advice.

Steve
by manxminor
Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with Brakes Please!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Re: Help with Brakes Please!!!

Thanks, I will keep at it and will definitely check the handbrake connections for the swivel.

All the best

Steve
by manxminor
Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with Brakes Please!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Re: Help with Brakes Please!!!

Hi all I have now changed all the wheel cylinders, and ensured the handbrake cables are greased and working freely, but still having problems locking the wheels on the handbrake at 20mph, could it be that the new linings need to be worn in? I also need to re-bleed the brake system as I still need to...
by manxminor
Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with Brakes Please!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Re: Help with Brakes Please!!!

Will do and thanks again.

Steve
by manxminor
Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with Brakes Please!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Re: Help with Brakes Please!!!

Just got the missus to push the brake pedal whilst I tried to turn the wheels whilst the car was jacked up. I could just about turn the drivers side, but the passenger side was quite easy to turn. So new wheel cylinders in order I think. Thanks for your advice. I will jack up the front tomorrow and ...
by manxminor
Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with Brakes Please!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Re: Help with Brakes Please!!!

If I pull on the brake cylinder lever that attaches to the cable, it certainly moves and the hub is difficult to move, so assuming as they look like new and the brakes are being applied that the cylinders are OK, just no real bite, the cables have been tightened a fair bit following the Haynes manua...
by manxminor
Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with Brakes Please!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Help with Brakes Please!!!

I am getting my newly acquired Traveller ready for it's Isle of Man Government test, and I have adjusted the brakes, ensured the cylinders and cables are not seized, checked the shoes but no matter what I do, with some effort I can still push the car with the handbrake on. The drums lock up when I t...