Re: [FWDLK] 57 Plymouth problems

[doodyhafay <doodyhafay@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike,

I had a similar problem and the solution for me was to replace the brake
hoses (I replaced all three - two front and one rear).  It seems when the
brake hoses get old, the inside of the hose breaks down and collapses and
prevents the brake fluid from moving back through the line so when you take
your foot off the brakes the brakes stay locked up until you back up and
that helps release the pads.

Hope this helps

Harry in NC

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Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 5:22 PM
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Subject: [FWDLK] 57 Plymouth problems


Need help with two things on my 57 Belvedere.
1)  Since I owned the car (a 4 dr htp) in 1990, I have been unable to open
the rear doors with the windows up.  The windows stick in the rubber.  Is
this normal or was the restoration job done wrong.  It was done 5 years
before I bought her.
2)  Lately when stopping (at times), the brakes lock up and the car pulls
hard to the right.  I put the car in reverse and the brakes unlock. Some
time I can go miles with out this happening then sometimes it will happen 2
or 3 times in a row.  Have been to my mechanic but he cant find anything.
The car has factory power brakes.  Any ideas.  I don't want to wrap her
around a pole.

Thanks,
Mike
57 Belvedere
58 Belvedere