RE: Booster
It doesn't right to me. My '53 was parked in the
garage for more than a year without being used. I fired it up an no
problem with the booster operating properly.
I know this may seem like a crazy question...maybe even
insulting...but have you checked the brake linings? There is a possibility
that they have become hardened over time and won't "grab". I always check
the simple things first.
Quint
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 5:52
PM
Subject: IML: 1953 brakes
i have sent this post in twice and have not
seen it on the site. i will try once more, but it is rather long and i do not
type very well. i finally took my 53 imperial out on the road. at first
everything seemed fine. then the brakes started to not work properly and the
car would barely stop, even at low sped. the brakes felt like they were not
grabbing. i put a rebuilt booster in last fall and the car has not been driven
except in my yard and not often. i called the rebuilder and he told me if you
do not use the booster at least once every 3 weeks it can go bad. this seems
illogical to me, does anyone know of this to be true? i was told to check the
vacuum, it should be 17 pounds or higher. i just got a guage so i will check
that as soon as i can. the rebuilder said he will redo it for me if needed
since i was not informed about the three week rule. i know that is a nice
gesture but the labor involved is something i do not look forward to. any
suggestions? dennis
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