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Subject:Re: Brake pedal vibration
From:George Goff
Date:Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:57:59 EDT

In a message dated 8/28/05 3:17:25 PM, macdonald1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes:

<< You can see if it is one of the rear brakes relatively easily. Using a
GOOD jackstand, lift ONE rear wheel off of the ground. Start the engine, and put
it in gear. While the wheel that is in the air is spinning, gently press on
the brake petal. >>

Bad idea!  In fact, regardless of any uppercase caveats, it is a recipe for
disaster.  Just suppose that the shoes on the wheel which is spinning along
merrily above terra firma, are adjusted more tightly than those of the wheel
which is planted.  Did you ever hear of torque transfer in a differential?  Well,
this is one way to learn all about it.  Even if the brake shoes on both wheel
actuate identically, there will still be torque transfer to the wheel which is
on the ground.

George