[T2] 71 rear brakes leaking

[Avocado Tom Tarka]

It happens when the gap is too small.  If no one else responds with the spec, I’ll run out to the the bus and look it up in my Bentley. 

And no, AFAICT there isn’t supposed to be a plug - unless there was supposed to be one and they all disappeared years ago. :)

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> On Sep 26, 2018, at 10:03 PM, cdreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Tom
> How large should that gap be? Does leak happen with gap too large or too small?
> 
> Chris
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> 
> Avocado Tom Tarka <avocadotom at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> They are not auto adjusting.  You have to go in through the backing plate and adjust them...I usually just use a screwdriver but there’s an angled tool for the purpose that you can also use.
>> 
>> Leaking fluid is a bad wheel cylinder, but that can also be caused by not setting the “free play” of the brake pedal properly.  That’s the gap between the brake pedal piston and where it hits the master cylinder plunger.  Improper adjustment can cause premature failure of rear wheel cylinders, although predominantly the passenger side one. (As had been said in the past: “Ask me how I know...”)
>> 
>> Just something to check on...
>> 
>> Safe travels!
>> 
>> Avo
>> 
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>>> On Sep 26, 2018, at 9:18 PM, cdreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi guys
>>> I'm about 75 miles down the road in Raton, NM. Found brake fluid leaking from driver side rear. Staying the night. Will find mechanic in morning. 
>>> Are the rear brakes auto adjusting on a 71 deluxe? How to adjust otherwise?
>>> 
>>> Anyone nearby who can help?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Chris
>>> Now a 71 owner.
>>> 
>>> 
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