Re: IML: '62 Brake System Repair

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

By doing this job as thoroughly as it sounds, you should be very 
satisfied with the result. Anything short of excellent brakes means 
that something is still amiss, sometimes not easy to spot. Too often, 
this is blamed on the original design rather than the quality of the 
work. When maintained and adjusted correctly they should inspire 
confidence and comfort with their stopping power. The pedal will be 
firm, the car will stop straight, and there will be minimum brake fade 
unless used aggressively for extended periods. Be sure that you have 
the correct rims with the cooling holes to keep the drums from 
overheating.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 4:53 am
Subject: IML: '62 Brake System Repair



Paul;

Thanks for the information.  I had not tried to search for hard lines 
yet.  This
saves me the wasted effort.  I have a friend who has the tubing and the 
tools to
make replacement lines.  It makes sense that if the lines have any rust 
in them
it might cause problems in the "T" on the rear axle.  Not having to 
worry about
a proportioning valve also will make the repair go easier.  All "T's" 
will need
to be cleaned out good.

Rob;

Thanks for the information on the vendor of wheel and master cylinders. 
It is
always good to have more than one source.  Andy Bernbaum also has them.

One plus in the situation is that the front brake shoes will not need 
to be
replaced as they were not subjected to excessive heat and were replaced 
just
before the car was taken to the dealer for rear brake work.  Front 
wheel
bearings will be re-packed.  I plan to get new rear shoes and all wheel
cylinders on order.

Thanks to everyone for their advice.  I did get both rear drums removed
yesterday by late in the day.  I don't work as fast as I used to.

The plates that the shoes fit into and the shoe platforms need to be 
cleaned up
to remove any old lubricants and dust and dirt.  Then new lubricants 
need to be
applied sparingly to the correct places before new shoes are installed.

I am getting eager to finish the job and have the car in running 
condition once
more!

Joseph W. Strickland
1021 Vaughan Lane
Tioga, TX 76271-2937

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