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1. [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: "50chevy" <50chevy@iwon.com>; Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 13:39:30 -0400 (EDT); I had the same problem with my '50 and spent way too many hours on it. My dad solved it when he helped me readjust the brake pads. I had them in too far so the pedal went to the floor before the pad; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00155.html (7,956 bytes)
2. [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: LonG4VT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 20:02:13 EDT; I worked on my brakes yesterday and could not get them to hold pressure. I would pump the brake and get good peddle, then I would let off for 2 or 3 seconds and it would go right to the floor. We ble; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00609.html (7,909 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 20:51:30 -0700; I've bled probably 20-25 brake systems(at least), including my son-in-laws this weekend, and I've never seen a master cylinder "spit up" the way yours does. I think you need to take it back. The last; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00612.html (9,166 bytes)
4. RE: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: "Jhouse" <jhouse@ccsol.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 09:11:14 -0400; I have rebuilt my own brakes (MC and all WC) and have had EXACTLY the same spit up problem. You are pushing down on the break pedal way to hard. It is a very very very soft push down and with luck t; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00615.html (9,076 bytes)
5. RE: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: Wayne Osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 09:58:27 -0400; If a new master cylinder was put and if it is not bench bled first, it'll take forever to bleed the entire system. Always bleed the system starting at the farthest wheel cylinder first--do the right; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00616.html (10,246 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: john j tonyes <flfox1@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:47:54 -0400; Not sure if I have ever posted this before or not. I had a mechanic (back in the 50's) show me how to bleed the brakes on these old trucks, by yourself. l.Overhaul Master Cyl and/or Wheel Cyl. 2.Fil; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00617.html (11,708 bytes)
7. RE: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: Roger.Gleason@uconn.edu; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:16:06 -0400; I think the fluid will always squirt out if the cap is off. The reason is the fluid fills the gap between the plunger via the feed hole and the system when its all the way back and at rest. When you; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00618.html (9,294 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 08:33:00 -0700; You did not mention if you are running a stock, single master, or a converted system. In any event, the shooting up of brake fluid is normal for the stock master as well as for a non-booster, dual, d; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00619.html (11,971 bytes)
9. RE: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: josiah.bartlett@exgate.tek.com; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 12:39:12 -0700; Did you adjust the shoes before you bled the system? If the shoes are too far from the drum it will do that. Also check the free travel of the pedal. I just ran into the same problem when I rebuilt a; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00623.html (8,522 bytes)
10. Re: [oletrucks] 1950 1/2 ton brakes question (score: 1): Author: TKA49er@aol.com; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 16:17:12 EDT; I just did my MC and WC on the 49, the manual says to bled the farthest WC first. I know this doesn't sound right so I read it twice. Left rear first then left front, right rear, right front. I also; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00624.html (7,833 bytes)

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