BRAKE RATTLES
LOOSENESS OF JOINTS. On cars fitted with mechanically operated brakes of the type controlled by rods, looseness at joints in the rods proves to be a prolific source of rattle, which cannot be checked either by lubrication or by adjustment. A simple method of minimising this rattle is to secure a strong rubber band over each junction point in such a way to hold firmly together adjacent metal parts whose loose contact gives rise to the rattle. This simple method of securing the units of th'e mechanism in firm contact is proof against all ordinary vibration. Although it may ( grip the metal parts quite tightly, the rubber will not noticeably increase the pressure required to apply the brakes, and it canno.t in any way impair their efficiency. It should be remembered ' that as they are exposed to dust and water, and probably extreme temperature changes hen'eath the car, the rubber bands will perish fairly quickly. They should therefore be replaced about every three months. Suitable bands can be purchased so cheaply that the post of replacement is negligible.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 568, 27 June 1933, Page 2
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180BRAKE RATTLES Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 568, 27 June 1933, Page 2
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