Anthony - thanks for the info. Now you've added to my list of questions:
What does this brake drum puller look like and how do I go about getting one?
Does anyone on the list have one that they might be willing to lend/rent out
at some point?
Thanks
Jeff Cantor
Trenton, NJ
'56 Sedan
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 06:34:27 -0500
From: alacaria@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: '56 Brake Questions
Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I do not know how your cover would make the difference. Also you cannot get
the rear drums off. It takes a special drum puller. Make sure they put
brake fluid in it. Had a traveler from Germany who purchased a 59 the
previous owner rebuilt the brake system and put in hydraulic fluid. Had to
have it flushed out. Also check the bleeding of your system. Now here is
the problem; You have two wheel cylinders on each of the front wheels. They
are a pain to bleed. Sometimes you have to take the backing plate loose and
rotate and tilt to get the air out. The best thing is to see if there is a
local older shop around that know something about the brakes. Basically
look for someone in their late 60's or 70's that is a car nut.
Anthony
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