The brake pads will wear over time and need to be re adjusted. This should not be a sudden issue though. A leak and air in the system is more likely I would think.
I'd check the wheel cylinders for any signs of dampness after a visual
inspection of everything else. Not sure what it would take on the
Polara, but on my '62 880 it just took a master from a '67 Newport to
convert it to dual. I just did the same thing on a '66 Newport.
- Dave
On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM, David <torquechap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jim, start with the easy stuff first:
>
> Check the master cylinder fluid level. If it's low, keep an eye on it to
> make sure there's not a leak in the system.
>
> Check underneath the car. Any power steering fluid leaks?
>
> David M.
> New Jersey
>
> 300K Ram Convt AC
> 300L Convt AC
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 3:09 PM
> Subject: soft brake pedal?
>
> Last Sunday it felt like my brakes are going a little soft. Subtle,
> but it feels like I was pushing more to the floor than usual, though
> it still stops. It's a 63 Polara 500, 383 auto. I have a single
> master, which I'm guessing is original, no booster and drums all
> around. I won't have time to dive into it until the weekend. What
> should I be looking for and checking or adjusting?
>
> I envision going to a dual MC sometime. What's the best way to go about
> that?
>
> As always, thanks in advance.
>
> - Jim
> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> '71 Bronco
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