87_TX_T-Type
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- Dec 27, 2016
So now that I have the engine all together, it's time to tackle the brakes that have been sitting for 8 years.
I tried flushing the system, but neither of the rear drums dripped a drop of fluid. After researching the prop/combo valve, I decided to pull mine to see if there was an obvious issue.
While pulling it I finally started getting some brake fluid draining from the valve and the "T" on the front of the differential going to the rear drums.
I guess the valve itself looks fine, and I was able to squirt brake cleaner into each line port and have it come out another port. So there doesn't appear to any blockage. The tiny brass pin on the end has a little play in it, but doesn't move in or out. (Not sure any of this is good or bad.)
So a couple of questions:
1) Should I take the prop apart to inspect/test it further, or reinstall it and continue on to bleeding the master cylinder? Is there a way to test the prop valve for correct operation?
2) Somewhat unrelated, but I cannot remove the drum from one of the rear brakes. The pads are engaged even with the brake line off. (Could the e-brake be stuck?) Is there a trick to getting off a stuck drum, or do I just have to bang it off with a hammer?
Thanks!
I tried flushing the system, but neither of the rear drums dripped a drop of fluid. After researching the prop/combo valve, I decided to pull mine to see if there was an obvious issue.
While pulling it I finally started getting some brake fluid draining from the valve and the "T" on the front of the differential going to the rear drums.
I guess the valve itself looks fine, and I was able to squirt brake cleaner into each line port and have it come out another port. So there doesn't appear to any blockage. The tiny brass pin on the end has a little play in it, but doesn't move in or out. (Not sure any of this is good or bad.)
So a couple of questions:
1) Should I take the prop apart to inspect/test it further, or reinstall it and continue on to bleeding the master cylinder? Is there a way to test the prop valve for correct operation?
2) Somewhat unrelated, but I cannot remove the drum from one of the rear brakes. The pads are engaged even with the brake line off. (Could the e-brake be stuck?) Is there a trick to getting off a stuck drum, or do I just have to bang it off with a hammer?
Thanks!