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Re: [T3] '63 brake problems con't - long


on 12/10/2002 4:27 AM, Everett B. at everettb@thesamba.com wrote:

> To answer someone else's question, I checked both front wheels with a crude
> level/protractor tool I have, they were both at 1 degree camber.  Crude
> yes, but it matched a reading I took off my other Type 3.  I think it's
> just the toe-in, the car rolls freely backward but as soon as I go forward,
> it binds up.

I am not sure if that is an alignment problem. My Fastback had really
excessive toe in, but it drove fine with the exception of squeaking around
corners. The wheels should still be able to turn freely with bad alignment,
and your problem sounds like something is trying to stop them from turning
when it is on the ground.

You could try putting some axle stands under the suspension arms and letting
the car down so the wheels are off the ground, but the suspension is
compressed and see if the wheels still turn all right.

It certainly sounds like a strange problem though! ;-)

Ben Doughney

'75 1200L
'63 1200 - Ringo
'71 1600TL

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