Guest 68fury1 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Hello, my 68 fury 1 seems to have brake issues and i can't figure it out. It has drum brakes on all wheels. Ill be driving along and when i hit the brake pedal nothing happens until the pedal almost reaches the floor, then the passenger rear brake locks up and it feels like the other brakes have minimal breaking power.Any feedback to what is happening is greatly appreciated. Edited July 10, 2015 by 68fury1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Sounds like a complete brake job is in order. I would start be adjusting the shoes. Then bleed. If that does not work, start looking at leaks or the master cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 68fury1 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Okay thanks ill look into that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Does pumping the brakes give a higher pedal? If so definitely out of adjustment. Might be worn out . Locking rear wheel is a sign of a wheel cylinder leak or alternately a leaking rear axle seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 All good answers and while at it, make sure ebrake cables are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 68fury1 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Yes pumping does give it a higher pedal. Thanks alot everyone now i have a better idea of what to check haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935EB Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 This sounds like a master cylinder rebuild or a new one is in your future. Especially given that repeated pumping gives you a firmer pedal. Does this Plymouth have the type of master cylinder that is divided into front and rear? In other words you can lose the front brakes but still have rear brakes? This is a safety feature. When it locks up in the rear does it still brake evenly? This might indicate the front master cylinder hydraulics are leaking and you only have rear brakes. You may be failing the rears as well since you have to pump the brakes to get the pedal pressure firm. I would look at the master cylinder and if you do not know who repaired it or when it was repaired than rebuild it or get a new one. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now