When I got my 55 DeSoto it had set as long as yours. You really need to
start from scratch on the brakes.
You my need some new wheel cylinders, or mabe you will be lucky and get by
with installing new wheel cylinder kits. If fluid got on the brake shoes,
they will also need replaced. You need to find someone who knows how to
work on those brakes. Someone who has worked on them before. They are a
little different, It takes a special touch, and know how to adjust them. A
special kind of wheel puller to pull the rear drums. Don't forget to
replace the front flex lines. The rubber flex line in the rear is very
important. It isn't that expensive, and easily available. When they get
old they look ok on the outside, but the inside colapses, causing the rear
brakes to hang up. I have seen this happen twice. Usually the small local
service station, with the old original owner still
running it , will know exactly what to do, and how to do it, or refer you
to someone.that can do the job.
Joe Paolucci
Walton, Ky
1955 DeSoto Sportsman
1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
1955 Dodge Station Wagon
----- Original Message -----
From: jerry l <jero78@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 6:18 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] '55 desoto brakes
> I just put a new (rebuilt) power brake master cylinder on the desoto, and
> started it after 21 years of sitting, runs like a dream, however after
> bleeding the brakes like the book said to do, I have barely any pedal. It
> grabs at the front right and left rear, and the front left wheel leaks
> fluid. Not sure what the problem may be, brakes are scary to me so I think
> I'll take it to a professional. What do you think?
>
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