I have a newly acquired, first-for-me Teac A-3440 tape deck that has "been through the shop." The brakes were supposedly adjusted. With the machine stopped, they grab more in one direction than the other, when turing the reels by hand, which one would expect, since they are "single leading shoe" type brakes.
Empty reels come to a dead halt when the machine is stopped. However, full 10" reels turn many revolutions before the brake stops them, flapping the loose tape end mercilessly.
Is this the correct, or expected action?
Thanks,
jv
Empty reels come to a dead halt when the machine is stopped. However, full 10" reels turn many revolutions before the brake stops them, flapping the loose tape end mercilessly.
Is this the correct, or expected action?
Thanks,
jv