Re: IML: 66 Drum brake issue

hey out there I am looking for a 65or 66 imperial preferably a 4dr crown I will consider a 64 I am trying to find one that is complete . with rebuildible engine transmission etc needing paint but not cancer ridden can need upholstery but needs to be complete. all glass trim etc please contact me by email at smoorehouse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxyou can send pictures. Thanks

----- Original Message -----
From: PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:48
Subject: Re: IML: 66 Drum brake issue
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> Aren't proportioning valves used on cars with disc brakes in the
> front,
> and drums in the rear? I don't think a '66 Imperial had one,
> unless we
> are talking about a converted brake system here. Then all bets
> are off.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Klebert L. Hall <crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 4:40 am
> Subject: Re: IML: 66 Drum brake issue
>
>
> > Subject: RE: IML:66 Drum Brake Issue
> > From: "Hall, Marc F" <marc.f.hall@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a braking problem with my '66.
> >
> > The car's brakes were tired but ok before turning her over to
> the
> shop
> > (SA). Among other jobs, SA rebuilt the brakes and found the rear
> > brakes lock up well before the front brakes engage fully. Lines
> > have been
> > flushed and seem fine. Front brake drums and shoes match ok, some
> > re-arching of the shoes did not solve the problem. Front shoes are
> > of a different mfg than the rear, is this a friction coefficient
> > issus?? SA indicates that they are getting to the end of their
> > expertise on the
> > cause of the brake differential. SA is pretty good at general
> repairs > and Chryslers are not too mysterious for them. I have
> done the brakes
> > myself at least twice without screwing it up, so the pro's
> have hit a
> > hitch in their getalong?
>
> Proportioning valve problem(maybe some crud got stuck in there)?
>
> There's probably a rubber line in the back - if it's gotten
> weak, it
> might be 'inflated' by line pressure, so it's keeping the rear
> brakes
> partially actuated all the time, and they grab first. This
> happened on
> my '67 Polara.
>
> -Kle.
> '69 Crown 4DHT (in temporary repose)
>
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