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Expert: - 10/14/2009


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I just purchased a '72 Rolls with 28k miles on it.  It has been in a garage for the past 15 years.  I do not want to try to start it until I change all the fluids and filters.  My problem is that it appears the rear breaks are locked.  When I went to check the emergency break, it would not pull out and there was noting on it to seem to let it release.  how can I get the breaks unlocked to get it free to roll out of the garage.  I am excited about this find.  The body and interior are in excellent condition.  Let me know any suggestion you might have.  
Thanks,
John
Slatington, PA

Answer
Hello John, you can release the e brake at the rear wheels there is an adjusting nut 1/2 9/16 below the calipers very easy to identify. please make yourself familiar with the braking system Rolls Royce cars utilize. it is a Citroen design and very complex, and very unforgiving of neglect from lack of use. also remove the sparking plugs an add marvel mystery oil or equivalent into the cylinder bores let sit at least 1 day before attempting to turn the engine over by hand with a socket on the crank DO NOT USE THE STARTER MOTOR. if it turns then you can use the starter. Best of luck

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Al Questions regarding the upkeep of Roll Royce & Bentley I am a Factory Certified Master Technician retired after Rolls and Bentley ceased to exist. I do not work on BMW or Volkswagen's garbage disguised with the Rolls Royce and Bentley badge's

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Ariel Industries – Monte Video, Uruguay 2005 – 2008 / Chief Engineer – Plant Manager Designed electrical 240 / 480 schematic and fire suppression system for building and factory operation. Prestige Imports – Miami Beach, Florida 2003 – 2005 / Shop Foreman Chief Specialist Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin. Managed a team of 10 technicians. Lauderdale Imports – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2001 – 2003 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Braman Motor Cars – West Palm Beach, Florida 1999 – 2001 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Executive Motor Works – Boca Raton, Florida 1993 – 1999 / Owner-Founder Directly responsible for the overall profitability, sales and service for Rolls Royce and Bentley specialty restoration and repair shop, which generated more the $ 8 million annually in sales revenues. Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives, oversaw and controlled all daily operations, policy implementation, advertising/promotions and strategic directions. Set and administered budgets; initiated cost controls to ensure profitability. Recruited, hired and motivated a staff of 14 including key management and support personnel for sales, service, parts and body shop departments; evaluated overall and individual performance and devised and implemented proactive management training processes. Establish departmental goals with management teams, which were based on exceeding the expectations of the customers through continuous improving services. Provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demanded the highest ethical and professional standards from the staff and management. Sold the business in 1999.

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The Silver Lady, Miami Herald.

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PRIVATE CERTIFICATIONS: Lotus Cars USA, Inc – Lawrenceville, Georgia Certified Technician of Lotus Rolls Royce & Bentley – Factory Certified Technician for Rolls Royce and Bentley Lamborghini USA – Boston, Massachusetts Certified Technician of Lamborghini Morton College – Berwyn, Illinois Certified Technician – HVAC Airco Technical – Chicago, Illinois Certified Welder – MIG, TIG, ARC, Plasma ASC – Miami, Florida Certified Master Technician EDUCATION: Eisenhower College – Seneca Falls, New York Mechanical Engineering – BA

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