Re: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question

[Dirt Rider <drt-rdr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually, the book for 56 (plymouth at least) specify's 0 free play for
power, for non power it's an inch I think
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question


> Interestingly the original specs for  at least the early 50s included
around
> an inch of free play!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Goodney" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 2:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question
>
>
> > I installed the kit on my 1956 New Yorker with factory power brakes,
> however
> > I installed a new dual master cylinder and a combination valve. Also I
> > adjusted the push rod such that it compresses the piston into the master
> > cylinder a bit, that way as soon as you push on the brake pedal it is
> > already at the point where it begins to stop the car. Before that last
> > adjustment there was an inch or so of travel in the pedal where nothing
> > happened.
> >
> > With the above setup, the car stops great. I can not get the wheels to
> lock
> > up, but the car stops quickly and confidently. I highly suggest
installing
> a
> > new dual master cylinder, it adds safety and enough volume to properly
> work
> > the brakes.
> >
> > -Andrew Goodney
> > 1956 NY'er
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> > [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Nick Sperduto
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 9:44 AM
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [FWDLK] AAJ brake install question
> >
> >
> > Has anyone installed the aaj kit on a car with factory
> > power brakes.
> >
> > I put the kit in my 56 with factory power brakes, but I
> > can't get it to stop well. The pedal hits the floor
> > before the wheels will lockup.
> >
> >
> >
> > I've bled the brakes three times, there is no air in the
> > brakes or master cylinder. The push rod on the brake
> > pedal is adjusted properly with 0 play (according to the
> > shop manual). The rear brakes are adjust properly, with
> > just a hint of drag.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have noticed that on a factory power brake system in
> > this car, the pedal at normal returned height, is three
> > inches off the floor.
> >
> > On a manual brake setup, the pedal is 4.5 inches off the
> > floor. I'm thinking that there just isn't enough travel
> > in a power brake pedal setup to properly work the brakes.
> >
> >
> >
> > Unless someone answers me and tells me they put it in
> > their 56 with factory power and it worked fine.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Nick
> >
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