I have a strange rear brake problem on my Cinq Sporting. I am wondering if anyone can shed any light on the problem?
Before I start I have read the Haynes manual and as far as I am concerned there is nothing wrong but obviously there is.
The Symptom
When you apply the brake the off side rear does not operate. They are adjusted correctly as I have a slight rub on rotation. Upon pressing the brake the wheel actually frees it self!
Things I have tried:
Stripped down the brake and checked the shoe lining thickness (as new)
Measured the wear in the drum which is ok
Bled all the brakes
Loosened the handbrake to ensure this is not a problem
The rear wheel cylinder looks as new and is not leaking.
The servo is working as tested in accordance with manual.
I have taken the drum off and got someone to press the brake to see if it is working ok and is returning back under its own devices which it is.
Does anyone have any idea what it would be?
I did just change the wheel bearing and stripped down this brake to lubricate the handbrake pivot.
I have checked the pivot points and they do operate correctly but again they do not hold the handbrake/wheel at all on the off side. The near side is perfect.
Any suggestions will gladly be received.
Cinqster355.
Before I start I have read the Haynes manual and as far as I am concerned there is nothing wrong but obviously there is.
The Symptom
When you apply the brake the off side rear does not operate. They are adjusted correctly as I have a slight rub on rotation. Upon pressing the brake the wheel actually frees it self!
Things I have tried:
Stripped down the brake and checked the shoe lining thickness (as new)
Measured the wear in the drum which is ok
Bled all the brakes
Loosened the handbrake to ensure this is not a problem
The rear wheel cylinder looks as new and is not leaking.
The servo is working as tested in accordance with manual.
I have taken the drum off and got someone to press the brake to see if it is working ok and is returning back under its own devices which it is.
Does anyone have any idea what it would be?
I did just change the wheel bearing and stripped down this brake to lubricate the handbrake pivot.
I have checked the pivot points and they do operate correctly but again they do not hold the handbrake/wheel at all on the off side. The near side is perfect.
Any suggestions will gladly be received.
Cinqster355.