[Roadsters] Brake troubles

[Greg Miller]

The system is all new, master cyl. calipers rebuilt, all brake lines and hoses
new. I've shimmed the master out 1/4 from the bulkhead, it still won't totally
release the pressure.
Maybe to problem lies with being unable to fit a single master onto one
requiring a  tandem model. The car body is a 67.5 with the recessed area for a
tandem cyl. My parts donor car was a 67 with an intact single cyl. I don't
have a tandem cyl. Or the manifold the brake lines connect to.

> On Jun 17, 2014, at 10:44 AM, John F  <sandhoff at csus.edu> wrote:
>
>
>> Finally got my 67 1600 on the road after a bit over a 2 year build. I am
using
>> a single master cyl system. When I apply and release the brakes the front
>> calipers still continue to grip. After driving a mile or so the brakes
seize
>> full on. I cracked the bleed screw on the master cyl. and they release.
>> There's probably a simply solution, at this point I don't see it. Any
>> thoughts?
>
> Your brake pedal isn't fully releasing.
> When the pedal is up, there should be just a little bit of slop in
> the pushrod-to-cylinder. Are you missing the return spring (pedal
> to bracket under dash)?
>
> Could be other issues within the master cylinder, but check this
> before digging any deeper.
>
> -- John
>     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA