Re: [FWDLK] 55 plymouth brakes

[Dave Dartt <Dave.Dartt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I solved the same issue of occasional pulling problems on my 56 Dodge by replacing all the front wheel bearings. It apparently doesn't take much of a weight shift to affect this type of brake system.

Dave Dartt

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From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Roger van Hoy
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:24 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 55 plymouth brakes

I think you have two [or more] problems.  The other guys have addressed the soft pedal.  Another problem is the pulling to the right.  Could be a shoe dragging, alignment problem, bent linkage, etc.

--Roger van Hoy

-----Original Message-----
From: Jesus Jimenez
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:21 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] 55 plymouth brakes

After 23 years, I am finally asking this question:

Ever since I bought my 55 Ply Belvedere 6cy auto, I've had brake issue problems. No matter how many times I bleed the brake lines, master cyl. 
etc., the pedal always goes soft after the car sits idle for a few days. I have to remind myself to pump the pedal a few times every so often or I end up purging the brake lines. Also, there's always a tendency for the car to to steer to the right and it's usually the first cylinder to start leaking fluid--Throughout the years, I replaced the brakes shoes, cylinders, etc., and it's the same.
To bleed the system I use the jar and hose method- Is this a common problem with these cars? Anybody has the same problem? 
Suggestions?

Thanks

Jesus

55 Ply Belv sedan 6 cyl, auto trans

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