Re: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interestingly the original specs for  at least the early 50s included around
an inch of free play!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Goodney" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question


> 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-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [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
>
> -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
> Need an answer fast? Search the 17,000+ pages
> of the Forward Look Mailing List archives at
>
> http://www.forwardlook.net/search.htm
>
> -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
> Need an answer fast? Search the 17,000+ pages
> of the Forward Look Mailing List archives at
>
> http://www.forwardlook.net/search.htm

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Need an answer fast? Search the 17,000+ pages
of the Forward Look Mailing List archives at

http://www.forwardlook.net/search.htm