Another annoying little rattle to kill
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Another annoying little rattle to kill
Is there a reasonable fix for an emergency/parking brake lever that rattles like the Dickens? The p-brake is properly adjusted. The actuator component (meaning the bit that actually goes down in and hauls up on the brake) makes a really annoying high-speed vibratey-noise...kind of like like Alvin and the Chipmunks rollin dice in a a cup. If I put my finger on it, the noise goes away. I've put a slice of bicycle inner tube on it in something of a rubber band fashion which has toned it down somewhat but I've gotta get this sorted. It's making me nuts.
Any ideas aside from the obvious, "replace it" answer?
Cheers,
TJ
Any ideas aside from the obvious, "replace it" answer?
Cheers,
TJ
Re: Another annoying little rattle to kill
The one I hear the most is to slide a piece of hot water pipe insulation over the handle.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Another annoying little rattle to kill
The rattle that annoyed me was eliminated by resetting the rivets and tightening the movement.
Fil Bonica
Fil Bonica
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Re: Another annoying little rattle to kill
I started by sliding the inner tube over the whole mechanism which had the unfortunate effect of making the lever want to stand back up whilst I was driving. ( ...and it looked so darned pretty, too!)
I think Fil may have nailed it. It's going to have to be tightened up at the pivot point up top.
I think Fil may have nailed it. It's going to have to be tightened up at the pivot point up top.
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Re: Another annoying little rattle to kill
Be careful no to overtighten the pivot rivets.
Fil Bonica
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Re: Another annoying little rattle to kill
Don't worry, I'll sneak up on it.
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