Again managed to spent a few hours tinkering on the drophead over the weekend. This time the front suspension and brakes got some attention. I had some hopes I would find something explaining the still rather long brake pedal travel. It wasn’t to be. Though a drive with the car last week showed the brakes were at least consistent. So that should rule out air in the system (actually the system was flushed and bled less than 1000 kilometres ago). Also no discernible play in the bearings that could cause pad knock-back. Which was hardly surprising after her recent MOT pass!
And the Mintex M1144 pads still have more than enough life left in them for the oncoming almost 3000 kilometres off the 10 Countries Run in just over a week’s time.
Actually the only thing that needed rectification was a slightly loose lock nut for the left hand steering rod end. Though I will have the tracking checked later in the week just to be sure.
And for peace of mind I disconnected the handbrake cable from the rear drums and gave the brake pedal a few hefty pushes in an attempt to get the brakes shoes out a bit more. Don’t expect too much of it but who knows!
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