Re: [FWDLK] dragging brakes

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nick,

Replace the hoses! I had a hose spring a leak on my 64 Dodge that was only 7
years old at the time. Your car is now 45 years old. Leaky hoses mean zero
brakes, and usually instantaneously, like when rapidly approaching the
backside of a semi stopped at an intersection. Hoses can look good on the
outside, but be rotten internally.

If you decide to keep the old hoses, you might want to practice with your
emergency brake, downshifting, and dodging traffic.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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Subject: [FWDLK] dragging brakes

>
> My '60 Plymouth without power brakes has a dragging brake problem.
> I've replaced all six wheel cylinders and the master cylinder, as well
> as all the shoes.   The brakes stop fine but the problem is that when
> I hit the brakes they don't release for about 2 to 3 seconds.   I am
> suspecting the rubber brake hoses which I haven't replaced because
> they look fine from the outside.    Also, there are no kinks in the
> brake lines.   Does anyone know how to test the rubber brake hoses?  I
> don't feel like spending the cash on new hoses if it isn't necessary.
>  thanks, Nick Nichols
>

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