Stiff pedal opinions
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Stiff pedal opinions
Hi guys. Just bought my 58 Super 88. It pretty much has no brakes. Pedal is very hard wether the car is running or not. The guy I bought it from says it’s the wheel cylinders but my thought is it must be the booster is bad. I would love to hear the opinions on his.
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Apopka, FL
Could be either or both .
The important thing is , if the brake system hasn't been properly serviced recently .
Then all four drums should be removed , the wheel cylinders re-built or replaced .
Brake shoes should be replaced if worn more than 50 percent . The drums must be machined or replaced if new shoes are installed . Brake hoses should be replaced if they look old .
The brake booster is a Bendix Tredle-Vac unit . The master cylinder is part of the booster unit , and the unit must be re-built .
The important thing is , if the brake system hasn't been properly serviced recently .
Then all four drums should be removed , the wheel cylinders re-built or replaced .
Brake shoes should be replaced if worn more than 50 percent . The drums must be machined or replaced if new shoes are installed . Brake hoses should be replaced if they look old .
The brake booster is a Bendix Tredle-Vac unit . The master cylinder is part of the booster unit , and the unit must be re-built .
Hookers under Hood
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,543
From: Ontario, Canada
I agree with Charlie.
Take all 4 drums off and inspect. Could be a broken spring hung up in between the shoe and drum, wheel cylinder pin/s not retracting completely, or the brake booster.
Eric
Take all 4 drums off and inspect. Could be a broken spring hung up in between the shoe and drum, wheel cylinder pin/s not retracting completely, or the brake booster.
Eric
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