| Tim M |
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Posted: May-02-2008 05:59PM
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Well, some closure to the issue... I was finally able to pop the wheels off (10 inchers!) and tap on the aluminum Minifin drums (careful!)...just like that it broke free. Sure enough it was a bit of corrosion and my absent mindedness setting the brake after a thorough car wash. Saying that I neglected to mention my Minilite wheels don't (and have never) had centercaps thus allowing a bit of water in where it probably doesn't normally go-explanation for some that doubted the possible cause. I know I've had many cars that would lightly lock the brakes (even the fronts) when the rotors flash rust over after a car wash...our Subaru's Ferodo pads were so bad that half the pad dislodged itself form the backing plate and abandoned ship-right in our driveway (this was in the moist UK). I think Ferodo may call it PMT (pad material transfer) or something. Well, cheers on all who provided assistance!
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| Cup Cake |
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Posted: Apr-13-2008 01:23PM
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I seen Minis that have been sitting outside for years roll just fine. I doubt that washing will cause the wheels to seize up. How does brake pad or shoe material rust to the rotor or drum. Your explanation does not make any sense to me.
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| ve9aa |
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Posted: Apr-13-2008 12:59PM
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Ford Courier ! OMG, you ARE old.....wait a minute....I know what a Ford Couier is too...DOH! ~ 30 minutes in a Mini is more therapeutic than 3 sessions @ the shrink. ~ Mike  NB, Canada
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| charrison |
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Posted: Apr-13-2008 06:20AM
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Its normally the 90degree sector (rotating bracket) on the radius arm (forward of the wheel) which locks up due to rust esp. if the hand brake is left on.
Get under the car and lever it so that slack cable goes back to the lever behind the wheel.
I never leave the h/brake on on my cars ion the garage. I put a bit of wood behind the wheel.
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| Jimatalba |
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Posted: Apr-13-2008 12:03AM
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Hey Tim,Glad to see you and your family are settled down nicely in Sunny Florida. "Come to the Edge"he said,"I'm afraid"I said,"come to the Edge"he said, I did...and he pushed me off,...and I FLEW.
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| xcc_rider |
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Posted: Apr-12-2008 05:52PM
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no big rocks where you live? Worked in a pinch when the rear brakes of my Ford Courier locked up and were on fire. dan (WOW! if that doesn't show my age!)
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| Tim M |
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Posted: Apr-12-2008 05:40PM
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I think you are right. :-) Now if I had that BFH...my stuff is still coming from UK as we speak...so the Mini sits lifeless. :-( Thanks
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| xcc_rider |
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Posted: Apr-12-2008 05:26PM
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It seems to me that you're trying to redirect multiple forces to a rotational force to free your brakes when you might need only one directional force applied with a BFH to free them. dan
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| Tim M |
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Posted: Apr-12-2008 05:04PM
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Good idea...I had my significant other manipulate the hand brake while I watched from beneath...levers appear to move appropriately although I do hear a click noise. I do wonder if the shoes are firmly attached, but free from the parking brake mechanism. I will probably have to wait until I can jack up, remove, and tap the Minifin drum with a Ford tool. Bummer. Thanks!
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| geoO |
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Posted: Apr-12-2008 03:04PM
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first thing i'd try is to simply yank on the handbrake cables at the rear to see if that breaks the shoes loose, or to see if the cables are bound up somewhere between the lever and the rear wheels.
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| Tim M |
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Posted: Apr-12-2008 02:44PM
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I have a low mile 1972 Mini 1000 that I can't get to move! Last week, I was a good Mini owner...after driving, I gave it a bath and put in the garage. There is sat for ~7 days until last night when it was called on for a ice cream run. Rear axle was locked...parking brake is off (and if it was applied-not very much). I've experienced 'rusted' brakes after a wash before, but nothing to this degree. I tried my best...spinning front tires and sliding rear wheels to break it free to no avail. I then cracked the bleed screws on both rear drums to see if the rear brakes were applied hydraulically....nothing came out-assume no pressure then. I'm unable to remove the wheel at this time due to lack of tools, but... Has anyone heard of a Mini with this condition? Can it be my painted floor that is too slippery to allow the tires to grip enough to break free? Thanks! Tim
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