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08-08-2020, 05:59 PM | #1 |
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‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
Hi all,
I’m experiencing shuddering in the brakes (car starts to shake too) on a ‘34 roadster when coming to a stop, about 10% of the time. Still have the original mechanical brakes, never touched them. Just curious if anyone has advice on where to start for troubleshooting/fixing? Thank you so much! I appreciate it. |
08-08-2020, 06:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
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08-08-2020, 07:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
Could be contamination such as grease on one or more brake shoes.
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08-09-2020, 04:08 AM | #4 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
Very good point .
I have had success with this by cleaning shoes-drums with brake cleen and lightly sanding the shoes . Just to de-glaze them . The zerks on the rear axle ends can be a major problem if greased a lot . |
08-09-2020, 09:29 AM | #5 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
If it is grease or gear oil contaminate it is best to replace the shoes/pads however you can boil it out if they are saturated. Extreme caution should be exercised with a fire extinguisher for gas on hand.
Remove the brakes from the car, go to a safe place well away from the car. Dip the shoe in gas, ignite, then wipe away oil/ grease as it bubbles to the surface after flame has subsided. Depending on the level of saturation you may need to repeat a few times. |
08-09-2020, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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08-09-2020, 02:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
helpful post!
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08-09-2020, 03:44 PM | #8 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
It could also be Brake shoes not centered ,brake floaters can help this ,or has helped in the past ,
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08-09-2020, 05:22 PM | #9 |
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08-10-2020, 12:12 PM | #10 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
He has mechanical brakes. Maybe just a wobble. Check the front end for ware.
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08-10-2020, 02:03 PM | #11 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
No front wheel bearing grease seals until the '35 models.
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08-10-2020, 03:05 PM | #12 |
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Re: ‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
As Vett ,Check the perch bolts and wish bone ball ,king pins wheel bearings ,
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