'59 Plymouth Forum

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

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 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.

big m wrote: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?

here is a picture

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.

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