Re: IML: 1962 brakes stick and causes havoc/Don't drive it

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

It is probably time to rebuild the brakes on this car. If they are recently rebuilt, it is possible that they have been adjusted incorrectly. The shop manual fully explains the brake adjustment on these cars. Malfunctioning wheel cylinders or dirty brake fluid can also cause this problem.

Your should pull the drums and take a look, although not all problems would not be visible to the eye.

Driving it with the knowledge that the brakes are not functioning correctly is not a good idea. The problem is not going to correct itself, and could result in a serious accident.

Paul

In a message dated 9/24/2004 1:34:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, canu di bona <ccdibona@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

>I have a 1962 Chrysler with drum brakes on 14" rims
>and drive it about once every 15 days. ?My front left
>brake grabs and at highway speeds it jerks the car to
>the left violently. ?At slower speeds it is manageable
>with anticipated counter steering to the right. 
>Still, it is a major pain. ?The problem exists even
>after driving a bit. ?What can I do to correct the
>problem?
>Thanks
>1962 Imperial 4dr
>1962 New Yorker
>(basically the same cars in almost every way, but with
>different skin and dash)
>
>
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