Re: [FWDLK] Saratoga Brakes

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As a smart precaution, replace ALL rubber hoses on these old cars.
And note that if you have a wheel cylinder that seems to lock up or 
drag after you apply the brakes, the hose is the first place to check. 
The hoses deteriate inside and a flap of rubber pushes out of the way 
when applying and drops down to close the hose and acts like a check 
valve when you release the pressure. Very common.

Regards, Ray
On Jan 24, 2006, at 7:31 AM, JLSAVARD@xxxxxxx wrote:

> I have a 1957 Saratoga.? It was acting oddly, like the linkage was 
> sticky.? I oiled it, and even put a second spring on the pedal to pull 
> it back up.
> ?
> I finally found that it?was the short flexible rubber line between the 
> master cylinder and the frame, that had swollen closed.? Apparently, 
> this is a notorious condition.? When I replaced it, all the troubles 
> went away.
> ?
> Good Luck, and let us know what you find.
> ?
> ?
> ?
> Joe Savard
> Lake Orion, Michigan
>
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