Cruise Control Issue Solved, I caused it?, Now about the brakes

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Stanley P. Pickens, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. 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
     
    Stanley P. Pickens, Sep 20, 2007
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  2. Stanley P. Pickens

    Mike Marlow Guest

    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.
    You can have the shop that did the work back them off a bit if you choose.
     
    Mike Marlow, Sep 20, 2007
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    Wayne Moses Guest

    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 <> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:51:14 -0500

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    Wayne Moses, Sep 23, 2007
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  4. Stanley P. Pickens

    Wayne Moses Guest

    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 <> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:51:14 -0500

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    Wayne Moses, Sep 23, 2007
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  5. Stanley P. Pickens

    Wayne Moses Guest

    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 <> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:51:14 -0500

    === Posted with Qusnetsoft NewsReader 3.3
     
    Wayne Moses, Sep 23, 2007
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    Zotto Guest

    May be the issue can be solved using a diode series to LED lamps.
     
    Zotto, Sep 24, 2007
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