Re: IML: 1961 Parking Brake

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

Same book, different section. 

You can drop the driveline without fear of "messing things up". Just follow the instructions. It is VERY easy. If you put the shims back in the way that they came out you shouldn't have a vibration problem. The splines between the two drive shafts are keyed, so that they can only go back together one way. You should service or replace the u-joints while you are at it. If they have grease fittings, check them carefully for wear before shooting them with your grease gun and reassembling the drive line. Inspect the center bearing and insulator as well.

If you find other worn parts, replace them now. Just because everything seems fine, doesn't mean that it is. It is a good idea to "go all the way" and do it right. It is much better than discovering that you had a problem that you didn't know about while cruising at high speed on a lonely desert highway.

Take your time, be patient, and follow instructions. 

Paul



In an email dated 6/5/2005 3:11:35 pm GMT Daylight time, josephstil@xxxxxxx writes:

>All right everyone. ?Elijah convinced me I could do this myself.
> 
>Step one:
>Pour over the FSM for the parking brake topic. ?Not much there but what is there, ok, I can understand.
>Step two:
>Go to www.imperialclub.com and peruse the outstanding archives on every topic from parking brake to drive shaft to u-joint. ?Lots of good information, very good testimonials from members on what to do and what not to do. ?OK, so far.
>Step three:
>Jack the 61 up, put it on jack stands, and crawl under the car to have a look see. ?Ok, fine. ?Just like the manual/site archives says.
>Step four:
>According to the FSM, I am to un bolt the parking brake drum from the drive shaft. ?I unbolt the parking brake drum from the drive shaft, but, uh oh...
> 
>I can't get the drive line to back away from the parking brake drum. ?What am I doing wrong?
> 
>Do I have to remove u-joint(s)? ?I don't have any vibration and I don't have any current problem with the carrier bearing and from what I read on the site, I don't want any, so I don't want to mess with something I don't have to mess with, but...
> 
>If I have to remove a u-joint or two to get the drive shaft to move away from the parking brake, how do I do that? ?The FSM isn't real clear on how to remove those things.
> 
>Can someone out there give me a step by step guide or refer me to a web site or a manual somewhere that will show me how to remove a u-joint (if that is what is needed)? ?
> 
>I hate to be a 3-watt bulb here, but this is my first time under a car and I really don't want to hose things up. ?On the other hand, I do need to get the parking brake fixed so I can get the car to pass inspection.
> 
>Thanks for any and all help.
> 
>Joe
>Allen, Texas
>'61 Crown 4D Southampton
> 
> 
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Elijah Scott <imperial1971@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Thu, 5 May 2005 07:15:55 -0700 (PDT)
>Subject: Re: IML: 1961 Parking Brake
>
>
>--- josephstil@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> First, is it possible when the transmission shop was
>> reinstalling the rebuilt transmission, that they did
>> not attached the parking brake drum properly to the
>> transmission and, thus, created this situation? ?If
>> possible, would it make sense to take it back to the
>> transmission shop along with the FSM and have them
>> repair what they have done or should I just do it
>> myself?
>
>I'm a BIG fan of doing all repairs myself that I
>possibly can. ?I'm firmly convinced that with time and
>patience, the average Imperial owner can learn to do
>darn near anything with these cars. ?It's the time and
>patience that matter! ?Consider that the average
>repair shop is in business to make money, which means
>high volume and fast turnover--the ultimate enemies of
>time and patience. ?So I always figure that I'm going
>to take the time to read, learn, ask questions, etc.
>to find out what it takes to get the job done RIGHT,
>whereas a shop is probably just trying to get the car
>out the door as fast as possible.
>
>And haven't you already found some other things this
>shop has goofed on? ?I'd say get comfortable with that
>shop manual and fix it yourself. ?You'll bond more
>with the car, AND you'll know when the job has been
>done right. ?:o)
>
>Elijah
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