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

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

OOPs, 1962 and 1963 Imperial brakes are not the same.

Paul

In an email dated Fri, 5 11 2004 3:00:24 am GMT, "Mark Evans" <evansma@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>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:
> ? ?http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1963/FSM/Group05/Page06.htm
>
>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" :-)
>
>Mark Evans
>1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
>http://www.imperialclub.org/~maevans/MyImperial/index.html
>1968 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible
>http://www.imperialclub.org/~maevans/MyPolara/index.html
>
>
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>
> ?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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