Re: Brake Adjustment?

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

First thing I would check would be brake shoe to drum 
adjustment..................................MO
{Steve Mick}
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Afterhours Fabrication" <afterhoursfab@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:50 PM
Subject: Brake Adjustment?


> Hey guys, I'm on my way to getting the '62 on the road, but the brakes
> are acting up right now. When I first started getting the car back in
> shape, the master did not have any fluid in it. I didn't find any
> leaks so who knows where it went, but it sat for 18 years. I filled it
> up on a prayer, and changed a rear wheel cylinder and everything bled
> out fine. Problem is when you drive, the first push of the pedal goes
> almost to the floor, but a 2nd hit brings it right up to a nice level,
> every time. I bled it again and no change. I've never dealt with a 4
> wheel drum car but I'm thinking that the shoes may be too thin or out
> of adjustment. Maybe throw a new master in just for good measure? Let
> me know what you think..
>
> - Dave
>
>
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