[Alpines] brake problem

[Andy Walker]

Bill:

Happy New Year to you as well!

Now to your problem.  Being a '67 model, your car should be a Series V and 
Series Vs have a brake booster.  That would be the first place I would look. 
They have a tendency to stick sometimes and that could be the problem.  Just 
as a test, you could get a piece of brake line and two couplings and 
disconnect the brake lines from the booster to bypass the unit all together. 
Then test the brakes and see what you've got.  Chances are your problem will 
be discovered.

Best of luck,
Andy Walker
B382001600LRXFE
B9006857LRX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Mounce" <bmounce at rcn.com>
To: "Alpine Discussion Group" <alpines at autox.team.net>
Cc: "'RICHARD FRITZ'" <wizzzbang at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:46 PM
Subject: [Alpines] brake problem


> Happy New Year to all:
>
>
>
> I picked up my 67 Alpine from a friend who finished off the wiring and
> interior.  Looks great, just about finished, one or two problems that can
> wait for spring.  One that can't, however, is a brake problem I 
> encountered
> on my way home.  After about 15 miles, I found that when I clutched to
> shift, the car slowed down!  I then noticed when on a hill with no hand
> brake and in neutral, the car would not roll.  I pulled over and think I 
> saw
> smoke from the passenger rear brake; I could be wrong.  However, with the
> car off, the brake lights were on.  After about 20 minutes the brake 
> lights
> went off and the car rolled again.  I drove about 3 miles home and parked
> it.
>
>
>
> I know how to wring out the braking system, but before I start, are there
> any usual suspects?  Does this sound familiar to anyone?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
>
> Bill Mounce
>
> Easton, PA
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