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Bill,

I like your detailed reply. These are clear instructions giving steps the mechanics might miss. There is a good chance that, when I got the shoes and linings replaced, the shop set them up "like they were before" in the minor adjustments. They probably have correct major adjustments, and correct "self-energizing" primary and secondary setup. BUT, if O D and Craig have much better braking using the Parking/Emergency brake at speed, then something is definitely wrong with my adjustment.

These are great learning experiences.

It 's especially good to share these hints during what is the "off-season" for us northerners.


I stand by my terminology, though. It is still best to consider the Parking Brake a Parking Brake, that you hope to never have to rely on in an emergency.

I'm glad this subject came up, so none of us single MC users ever gets too comfortable, especially with the Bendix power system: the "Treadle-Vac" or as Packard named it "Ease-a-Matic."

To all: Live and Be Well. Or, if you prefer: Live Long & Prosper.

Happy Thanksgiving!