Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - Balancing caravan brakes

FullEnglish · Jul 3rd, 2014, 10:43

Hi all,

Van is a Sprite Alpine 1964.

I took the brakes apart, derusted, checked the springs, shoes etc, and reassembled them as all the parts were good. Balancing them took ages, as they were fine until I activated the brakes a few times, whereupon they were out of balance again and I had to start over. I finally got them right, took the caravan for a test run of a few miles, and found out that one brake drum was really hot and was dragging. Balanced them *again* (last night), took the caravan to be inspected (like an MOT) only to have it fail on brakes - out of balance. One side now has twice the effect of the other side.

Does anyone have any idea how to go about adjusting the brakes so that they STAY correctly adjusted?

All ideas greatly appreciated!

Cheers.

Jul 3rd, 2014, 10:43	#1
FullEnglish Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2016 08:02 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dalkarlsberg, Sweden	Balancing caravan brakes - driving me slightly insane. Hi all, Van is a Sprite Alpine 1964. I took the brakes apart, derusted, checked the springs, shoes etc, and reassembled them as all the parts were good. Balancing them took ages, as they were fine until I activated the brakes a few times, whereupon they were out of balance again and I had to start over. I finally got them right, took the caravan for a test run of a few miles, and found out that one brake drum was really hot and was dragging. Balanced them again (last night), took the caravan to be inspected (like an MOT) only to have it fail on brakes - out of balance. One side now has twice the effect of the other side. Does anyone have any idea how to go about adjusting the brakes so that they STAY correctly adjusted? All ideas greatly appreciated! Cheers.