!927 Imperial brake problem

["Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>]

This sounds like the pedal linkage is too long.  There should be an
adjustment on it, to provide about 3/8 inch "free play" before the push rod
contacts the piston of the master cylinder.   If the rod is too long, the
pressure will build up continuously as the vent hole is not being exposed.
You say you have about 1 inch of free play, but I think you mean total pedal
travel before the brakes apply.  What I am talking about is pedal travel
before the push rod even contacts the piston.   Check it out and see if that
isn't the cause.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: <BriggsTree@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 11:25 AM
Subject: IML: !927 Imperial brake problem


>    The brakes on my 1927 e-80 Imperial build up pressure after I drive a
> short distance. I start out with an inch or so free play and have almost
none
> after I use the brakes a time or two. I installed a complete new system
about
> 10 years ago which included a rebuilt master cylinder, new lines, new
wheel
> cylinders and silicone brake fluid. It has been a problem for a long time
but
> seems to be getting worse. Thanks.  Don
>
>