Stanley P. Pickens

Cruise control working. Multi led brake lights non-oem were holding 3v
even when not lit. The cruise control stuff needs to see 0v ( I guess to
know that the brakes are not on ). Replaced bulbs with standard part and
cruise now works.

In the process the brakes were adjusted so that there is literally no
slack in the feel at the pedal. Is is possible to adjust this so that the
brakes are very slightly on at all times. It feels so different I'm
wondering if I feel the car slowing during coasting or working slightly
against the brake at all times.

Is this a bad thing or a normal feeling that is ok or will change back to
having a little take up slack over time?

Thanks for any replies.

Stan

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Mike Marlow

"Stanley P. Pickens" <jazzisjazz@nospamformebellsouthdotnet> wrote in
message newsp.tyydh7k1zwsue8@18celoc24.launchmodem.com.. .
> Cruise control working. Multi led brake lights non-oem were holding 3v
> even when not lit. The cruise control stuff needs to see 0v ( I guess to
> know that the brakes are not on ). Replaced bulbs with standard part and
> cruise now works.
>
> In the process the brakes were adjusted so that there is literally no
> slack in the feel at the pedal. Is is possible to adjust this so that the
> brakes are very slightly on at all times. It feels so different I'm
> wondering if I feel the car slowing during coasting or working slightly
> against the brake at all times.

Yes - it is very possible to adjust brakes up such that they are always
applied - from just a bit, to a lot. If they seem to be just barely
applied, then don't sweat it - the shoes will wear in with no appreciable
impact on the life of the brakes. BTW, this is only true of drum brakes
which are typically only found on the rear wheels.

>
> Is this a bad thing or a normal feeling that is ok or will change back to
> having a little take up slack over time?
>

You can have the shop that did the work back them off a bit if you choose.

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Wayne Moses

Reply to message from "Stanley P. Pickens"
<jazzisjazz@nospamformebellsouthdotnet> (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:40:45) about
"Cruise Control Issue Solved, I caused it?, Now about the brakes":

SP> Cruise control working. Multi led brake lights non-oem were holding 3v
SP> even when not lit. The cruise control stuff needs to see 0v ( I guess
SP> to know that the brakes are not on ). Replaced bulbs with standard
SP> part and cruise now works.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this finding.

Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:51:14 -0500

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Wayne Moses

Reply to message from "Stanley P. Pickens"
<jazzisjazz@nospamformebellsouthdotnet> (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:40:45) about
"Cruise Control Issue Solved, I caused it?, Now about the brakes":

SP> Cruise control working. Multi led brake lights non-oem were holding 3v
SP> even when not lit. The cruise control stuff needs to see 0v ( I guess
SP> to know that the brakes are not on ). Replaced bulbs with standard
SP> part and cruise now works.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this finding.

Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:51:14 -0500

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Wayne Moses

Reply to message from "Stanley P. Pickens"
<jazzisjazz@nospamformebellsouthdotnet> (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:40:45) about
"Cruise Control Issue Solved, I caused it?, Now about the brakes":

SP> Cruise control working. Multi led brake lights non-oem were holding 3v
SP> even when not lit. The cruise control stuff needs to see 0v ( I guess
SP> to know that the brakes are not on ). Replaced bulbs with standard
SP> part and cruise now works.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this finding.

Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:51:14 -0500

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Zotto

"Wayne Moses" <wayne.moses@comcast.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:1190521160@wayne.moses.comcast.net...
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> SP> Cruise control working. Multi led brake lights non-oem were holding 3v
> SP> even when not lit. The cruise control stuff needs to see 0v ( I guess
> SP> to know that the brakes are not on ). Replaced bulbs with standard
> SP> part and cruise now works.
>

May be the issue can be solved using a diode series to LED lamps.


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