Re: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question

[Andrew Goodney <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I installed the kit on my 1956 New Yorker with factory power brakes, however
I installed a new dual master cylinder and a combination valve. Also I
adjusted the push rod such that it compresses the piston into the master
cylinder a bit, that way as soon as you push on the brake pedal it is
already at the point where it begins to stop the car. Before that last
adjustment there was an inch or so of travel in the pedal where nothing
happened.

With the above setup, the car stops great. I can not get the wheels to lock
up, but the car stops quickly and confidently. I highly suggest installing a
new dual master cylinder, it adds safety and enough volume to properly work
the brakes.

-Andrew Goodney
1956 NY'er

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Nick Sperduto
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 9:44 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question


Has anyone installed the aaj kit on a car with factory
power brakes.

I put the kit in my 56 with factory power brakes, but I
can?t get it to stop well. The pedal hits the floor
before the wheels will lockup.



I?ve bled the brakes three times, there is no air in the
brakes or master cylinder. The push rod on the brake
pedal is adjusted properly with 0 play (according to the
shop manual). The rear brakes are adjust properly, with
just a hint of drag.



I have noticed that on a factory power brake system in
this car, the pedal at normal returned height, is three
inches off the floor.

On a manual brake setup, the pedal is 4.5 inches off the
floor. I?m thinking that there just isn?t enough travel
in a power brake pedal setup to properly work the brakes.



Unless someone answers me and tells me they put it in
their 56 with factory power and it worked fine.



Thanks,

Nick

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