Re: [Amc-list] Classic Brakes

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Had a similar problem on a Concord. The rod to the master cylinder was connected
to the brake pedal in the wrong spot. Seems there are 2 holes in the brake
pedal, 1 for manual brakes, 1 for power. Sounds like yours might be in the hole
furthest away from the pivot  - try moving it to the one closer. Worked for me.
Don't know if it will apply in your case - not that familiar with early 60s.

Ken 


Quoting mask1966@xxxxxxx:

> 
> Hey Guys,
> I finally picked up the '62 Rambler Classic Custom I bought a few of 
> weeks ago. It is everything and more (41K original miles is very nice 
> condition) I hoped for. It has it's problems, but the one I find the 
> most disturbing is the brakes or lack of. The master cylinder was 
> rebuilt last year and wheel cylinders replaced the year before, but the 
> braking is poor at best. It takes a lot of pedal pressure just to slow 
> down at city speeds. Road speeds are really scary. It has manual brakes 
> (no power) and does not pull either left or right. It just takes a long 
> time to slow down. Is this the norm for this model or do I have a 
> problem? How does your braking compare? I thought with a dual M/C and 
> new W/C, this thing should stop at least as good as my '53 Ford and '65 
> Chevy with drums. Give a new AMC owner a little help before I rear end 
> someone.
> 
> Also my temp gauge does not work. A previous owner installed an 
> accessory type gauge under the dash, but I would like to fix the stock 
> unit and get rid of the after market junk. Is the stock gauge electric 
> or bourdon tube type? How should I start to check it out/fix it?
> 
> I appreciate any and all help I can get with these problems. I know 
> there are years of experience working with AMC iron out there. Thanks 
> again.
> 
> Mike Klepp
> '62 Rambler Classic Custom
> '65 Chevy C-10
> '53 Ford Customline
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