Re: [Amc-list] 62 Classic brakes

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Temps are supposed to drop thru the day tomorrow.
Maybe let some warm air in tonight and talk nice to it so it'll stay in the garage until tomorrow :]

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
" I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

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From: mask1966@xxxxxxx
> Thanks for your help, I am a believer in PB Blaster too. Parts will be in late 
> today (50 degress) so I'll work on it tomorrow (30 degrees). They say timing is 
> everything; that's why I have been a day late and a buck short for the last 63 
> years.? Thanks again Mark.
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans. <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 9:37 am
> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] 62 Classic brakes
> 
> 
> 
> While your waiting.
> Spray the mounting hardware and fittings with PB blaster or Kroil and let it 
> soak!
> Spray daily.
> With this method I removed 99% of the bolts and brak hardware on my 69!
> I knew it was coming apart, so I would spray most anything I htought would need 
> to come apart at some point.
> Worked great! Even the exhaust unbolted from the manifold!
> 
> Glad you found the problem.
> That's what it sounded like to me.
> Don't be too quick to blame the last owner. If the fluid was not completely 
> flushed or the mast does not have a good seal on it, moisture wicks in quick and 
> the rust does not take long to work!
>   Plus "couple of years ago" could be 10-15 as time passes quicker as you get 
> older!
> 
> Does not seem like I have had my American for 15 years, yet it is true!
> 
> --
> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
> " I realize that death is inevitable.
> I just don't want to be around when it happens! "
> 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: mask1966@xxxxxxx
> > Here's an update on the '62 brakes; both sides of the right front wheel cyl 
> > worked as they should. Left front only worked on primary shoe and the adjuster 
> 
> > was stuck. I could not believe the crud under the rubber boots on the wheel 
> > cyl!?Obviously the wheel cyls were not replaced a couple of years ago as 
> > advertised; I'll be rebuilding all and installing new hoses. They are the 
> > originals, I'm sure-very stiff. All the new parts are on order, will be in 
> > tomorrow from AutoZ and Napa. I guess I took the words of the previous owner 
> to 
> > be true when they were not so. "Let the buyer beware."
> > 
> > Mike Klepp
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mask1966@xxxxxxx
> > To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 4:19 pm
> > Subject: 62 Classic brakes
> > 
> > 
> > Hey guys,
> > 
> > It's 20 degrees outside (40 in my garage), but I have torn apart my right 
> > front?brake to see if I can find out why my 9" Wagner drum brakes are not 
> > stopping me like they should. Here i
> s the scoop as I know it:
> > 
> > 1. Good pedal height, 1" to 1 1/2" of pedal free play.
> > 2. Master cylinder rebuilt in the last year, no leaks.
> > 3. Wheel cylinders replaced with new about 2 years ago, no leaks.
> > 4. Shoes have plenty of lining, not glazed or worn.
> > 5. Drum is in excellent shape, not grooves or glazing.
> > 6. Adjusters appear to work as the drum to shoe clearance was tight enough to 
> > make the drum snug to remove.
> > 7. Brakes work, but are slow to stop the car; pull evenly, but lots of leg 
> > needed.
> > 8.?I have not tried, but it feels like you would NOT be unable to lock up any 
> > wheels in a panic stop.
> > 9. Keep in mind, this is 41K mile original car that has been well cared for.
> > 10. I have only owned this car for a few months.
> > 
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