Re: IML: Discs onto a 1962? -let sleeping dogs lie
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Re: IML: Discs onto a 1962? -let sleeping dogs lie



There are many differences between the 62 & 63 brakes. The 62 uses Lockheed brakes with 12 X 21/2 inch shoes. the fronts have 2 wheel cylinders per wheel. The 63 has Bendix brakes with 11 X 3 inch shoes that are the first year they self adjust. All 4 wheels have 1 wheel cylinder each.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Evans
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Discs onto a 1962? -let sleeping dogs lie

Dave,
My current '63 has the same setup as yours. Yes, the shoes are a bit wider. But, the hydraulics are identical. I've got a good pedal and it stops fine and straight. Same way with my old Crown that I had and used as a daily driver for over 10 years. You CAN get good brakes from a factory system in '62.
 
If your pedal is soft, you've got air in the system. Air gets trapped in the bends near the master cylinder and down near the wheel cylinders. I recommend picking up a power-bleeder. It uses air to force-bleed the system. But, you should also be able to get good results with a two-man solution: one person pumping up the brakes and another breaking loose the bleeder screws. Don't be afraid to go through a quart of fluid during this operation. And, stay with DOT-3 even with the temptation to go with DOT-5. The '63 FSM is online for consultation here:
 
Be sure you've got the self-adjusters to the proper tightness before starting this procedure. That could help a lot in getting a good pedal. Above all, don't give up and let the group help you get as much "stop" as you've got "go" :-)
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Discs onto a 1962? -let sleeping dogs lie

OK Ok I'll try working with the Bendix Brakes a littler harder. Hoping the pedal gets harder.
 
Dave V.B.


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