Re: [Amc-list] 62 Classic brakes

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

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! "

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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 is 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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