Re: [Amc-list] Brakes, still not good

[Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Either the master is bypassing internally, or something is still not right. I clean a penny nail (one that has a head is just small enough to fit into the line fitting without sliding into the line) and use it as a plug on the master (is it dual servo?) Then check to see if the pedal is all the way up when I hit it. If not, master is toast or holding an extreme amount of air.

Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10

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Well, I have replaced all hoses and wheel cylinders in my '62 Rambler 
Classic. (Wagner Brakes) The brakes are still crap!!!! I adjusted each 
wheel until it drags, bled the wheels removing all bubbles and flushing 
lines until clean and still the pedal is low and I couldn't lock any 
wheel if my life depended on it. I know the previous owner had the M/C 
rebuilt by a mechanic last year, but I still suspect it to be leaking. 
These M/Cs are not cheap, even if you can find one. Here are my 
questions:
 
1. Can I substitute a Bendix M/C for the Wagner?
 
2. What about a power M/C in place of my manual one?
 
3. Should I just get a Mustang or Nova M/C and adapt? (I have done this 
in my Chevy truck and '53 Ford; they bot have great brakes)
 
Help me out here please, I need this thing to stop!  Thanks
 
Mike Klepp

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