Eric -
If you can't take up the slack in the shoes with the adjustors, you'll
never get a firm pedal.
Either adjust the adjustors further (if you can) or get thicker pads
on the shoes.
Alan
On 8/27/09, WILLYS49@aol.com <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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