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Subject:Re: rear brake adjusters?
From:David Beierl
Date:Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:25:01 -0300

At 07:11 PM 4/6/2009, B Feddish wrote:
>Last time I had my '83 at a different mechanics he said there was a problem
>where the rear brakes were not adjusting themselves. He made an adjustment
>and the pedal was firm again but now its heading to the floor again. Does
>anyone know what he was talking about that needed to be replaced? I don't
>see rear adjusters on the BD site.

I suspect he got as far as "doesn't work" and stopped there.  Open
'em up, understand how they work, make sure that they're free to
operate easily and installed on the correct side.  Bet a dollar
they'll be fine unless something's obviously broken.  Neil or someone
recently made a video that shows them operating...should help to
understand them.

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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'89 Po' White Star "Scamp"