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08-18-2008, 02:57 PM | #1 |
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Brake question for you folks
Alrighty, so I've had some serious problems with my brakes a couple weeks ago. I was pushing to the floor and getting no response. So of course I need to fix them. My question being: Since I'm dealing on a limited budget, would it be more advisable to just do a power booster with the dual master cylinder, or go full bore and do the front discs? Pros/cons of both if you could please.
I'm trying to make sure that I stay grounded on this whole resto-mod as much as I can. But I also want to make it safe enough to trust driving my wife and daughter around in it when it's done. Since I'm really green on all things automotive, I wanted to run it by people more experienced than me. Thanks! Oh, by the way, It's got 6 lug wheels now, is there any reason to swap out for 5 lug? I've seen the disc brake kits are about $100 more for the 6 lug. Just wondering... dave Last edited by drjenkins; 08-18-2008 at 03:12 PM. Reason: added question |
08-18-2008, 03:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brake question for you folks
The original system will work just fine, if rebuilt, the wheel cylinders should be around $12 each, and I think $30 for the original style master cylinder.
It sounds like you might have a bad wheelcylinder. check behind the tires for fluid , one or more will probably be wet. |
08-18-2008, 10:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake question for you folks
DR,
I put my 65 brake system up to new specs but even then I didn't consider that the brakes were safe on the freeway in heavy traffic. Funny, they seemed OK when I was driving it in the late 60's. My first mod was to upgrade to 4 wheel power discs (kept the 6 lug). The rear discs were overkill but the result is really good brakes. No concern on the freeway now. It was a bit of a job though, maybe not the place to start if you haven't done much auto work. TR
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08-19-2008, 09:55 AM | #4 |
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Re: Brake question for you folks
I rebuilt the stock brakes on my 64. They work great. Unless you drive like a teenager (speeding, tailgating, swapping lanes, etc) the stock, non-power-assist drums are fine. Rebuild with good quality cylinders, linings, hoses, and hardware kits and you are good to go.
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08-19-2008, 02:30 PM | #5 |
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Re: Brake question for you folks
Also might want to check for fluid underneath the dash on the inside of the firewall. That happened to me a few weeks ago. I got in and the pedal went to the floor! I check inside the wheels for fluid ,but it was clean. I checked underneath the dash and there it was... The master cylinder was leaking.... If you got limited cash flow, you can get a rebuild kit for it.......
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Re: Brake question for you folks
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