RE: IML: 1953 Imperial Brake Hi-Jinks

["David W. Gustafson" <davidwgustafson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have had similar problems with a '51.  Rebuild the booster unit and your
master cylinder for a start.  You may want to have the unit bored out and
re-sleeved.  

You can by pass the booster unit to determine if this is the source of your
problems.

You may want to spend the extra money and do the wheel cylinders too.

After 50 some years, brake systems will need serious attention.


-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Currell Pattie
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 12:32 PM
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Subject: IML: 1953 Imperial Brake Hi-Jinks


For some time now, I have had problems with my brakes. After driving around 
for about 5 or so miles, the brakes would start to bind up. Once getting the

car back in the garage, the brake lights would of course stay on after 
shutoff, which meant I had to disconnect the battery; otherwise it would run

it down.

I have it a a local shop now, and, as a test, they started the car and let 
it run at rest. Result: the same thing happened (I thought the problem was 
somehow related to driiving). They suspect the power brake booster. 
Investigation continues.

Has anyone else had this problem?

By the way, I am still looking for a decent Condition 3 or better grille 
assembly.  1951 through 1953 all interchange.  I realize that this is a 
tough find. Will pay your price.

Currell

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