hydraulic brakes

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by Randy Priebe, Aug 28, 2016.

  1. Randy Priebe

    Randy Priebe Member

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    I have changed my m/cyl on my 49 Chevy, bled brakes, I can get pedal hard and it holds,not spongy. But if I release pedal and then push down on it again it goes to floor. I don't understand. Is it a faulty master cylinder? No leaks in system. Thanks
     
  2. coilover

    coilover Member

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    Sounds like your brake shoes are too far from the drums and need adjusted up some. Also check the free play in the actuator rod from pedal to m/c. If you got a m/c with no residual pressure valve (like disc brake m/c's) to hold shoes close to drum between brakings the pedal has to be pumped till shoes contact drums. This can be fixed with 10# inline residual pressure valve.
     
  3. vwnate1

    vwnate1 Member

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    Randy ;

    Your brakes have TWO brake shoe adjusters at each wheel......

    Most often this is the fault you're describing .
     

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