Break Issue

[Dick Koch]

Directions for. Adjusting the brakes are in the 57 - 58 manual.
Dick

[big m]

A common cause of the brakes locking up is brake fluid contamination on the shoes. Pull the rubber boots back on the wheel cylinders to be sure they are dry.

---John

[eroomas]

I can't find anything wrong with these brakes. I guess I'm just gonna put them back together and bleed them again, this time bleeding both cylinders see if that makes a difference. I'm not really comfortable driving this car even if the brakes work if I haven't found anything to fix. I'm gonna try the brakes before and after I re bleed. hopefully it will make a difference.

[eroomas]

A common cause of the brakes locking up is brake fluid contamination on the shoes. Pull the rubber boots back on the wheel cylinders to be sure they are dry.

---John

I finally got a chance to look at the wheel cylinders and this is what I found. Wetness under the rubber but externally everything looks dry. Could it be I need a new wheel cylinder?

[eroomas]

here is a picture

[eroomas]

Is there a difference between upper and lower wheel cylinders? I found some on ebay they look identical. one is $38 the other is $58. Also, is there a difference between front and back brake hoses? Some of the ads specify front or back others don't. I'm thinking about replacing all the hoses and at least one wheel cylinder.

[Mark Merritt]

The wheel cylinder does not look bad right now,but it may get worse in the future,could be from sitting then getting use,just keep an eye on it.The front has A brake hose the rear does not,it is tubing to the wheel cylinder due to the staight axle,the front suspension moves independently and needs A hose,I think the upper and lower wheel cylinders are the same,not sure check A shop manual. Mark M