09-16-2016, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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Brakes - questions
62 C10 with ~ '70 front discs, stock rear drums. Dual Master from 68 Impala disc/drum, and 9 inch aftermarket booster.
I can't get this thing to stop quickly - can't even lock up the wheels on wet pavement, so a panic stop would be a real panic. 1. The Booster seems to be working - Hold pressure on the brake peddle, then start engine and it pulls the peddle down. 2. Pads look fine - hardly worn 3. I've bled the brakes 3 times - and I'm not seeing any bubbles. 4. It stops straight - no pulling to either side The peddle seems a little mushy but it doesn't keep going down. Pumping the brake peddle makes only a minor difference. I was thinking maybe replace the front hydraulic hoses? But fluid seems to be flowing well when the bleeder is open. Would a bigger booster solve the problem? Seems like even with no booster I should be able to lock them up if I stand on them hard enough. Any other ideas?
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