If you get good clutch pressure swap clutch and brake masters and try again.
If the problem moves then you know it is the master.
---- Quentin Schweninger <quenty@wildblue.net> wrote:
> Eric. I had a similar problem. It turned out to be the seal at the
> very end of the valving on the master cylinder. This seal shuts off
> the line to the reservoir when you step on the brakes.
>
> Dave and Daisy
>
>
> On Aug 26, 2009, at 3:31 PM, WILLYS49@aol.com wrote:
>
> I still cannot get brake pressure on my '59 100-6. I have replaced just
> about everything (mc, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, all hoses and rear
> brake
> lines. I do have a few clues that might help. Before I replaced the
> rear brake
> lines and hose, I pinched off the old brake hose and felt pressure on
> brake
> peddle. After I replaced rear hose and the two rear brake lines that I
> thought might be leaking, I bled all the air out of lines. Still no
> luck. Peddle
> immediately goes to floor. Takes about three pumps to feel pressure and
> holds but immediately goes to floor with no pressure when released.
>
> I know that the new rear brake shoes are about half the thickness of the
> originals and the adjustment cam doesn't seem provide much resistance
> on drum.
> If the brake drums are worn and shoes are thin, could that be the
> cause of
> problem? I'm running out of ideas and parts to replace (not to mention
> summer is coming to an end).
>
> Any thoughts or advice appreciated.
>
> Eric
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