TimStatelman Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 On my 47 plymouth im having three major brake problems... 1) is when i step on the brakes the first time the pedal goes down pretty far but if i pump it once right after it stays further up... 2) i have pulsation in my brakes which im guess its a warped drum 3) when i apply the brakes it pulls to the right... hope someone can help me Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 You need to readjust them and bleed them. Also look at the opposite side from which way it is pulling. if it goes right look at the left that is where the problem will be same for the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStatelman Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Yea I just replaced both wheel cylinders and i have bleed the brakes 2 times just to make sure all air is out of my lines....does it possibly need a major adjustment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 On my 47 plymouth im having three major brake problems...1) is when i step on the brakes the first time the pedal goes down pretty far but if i pump it once right after it stays further up... Tim The way you describe the problem above is a classic example of having air in the lines. I think you need to bleed your brakes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 When you have the wheel off the ground and spin the wheel do you hear any dragging of the shoe against the drum. You should have a little drag. You might have to readjust you brakes. Refer to the tech section regarding the ammco brake tool and the adjustments of brakes. I did the presentation at the AACA convention in Philadelphia. I have the AAMCO brake grage but require a deposti onthe tool when I loan the tool. If you are interested then contact me. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com valley Forge PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Did you read the section on brakes on the main page that hosts this forum??? suggest you give it a read. Also check out the repair section of the graham paige club website for an illustration of a home made adjusting gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest P15-D24 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 On my 47 plymouth im having three major brake problems...1) is when i step on the brakes the first time the pedal goes down pretty far but if i pump it once right after it stays further up... 2) i have pulsation in my brakes which im guess its a warped drum 3) when i apply the brakes it pulls to the right... hope someone can help me Thanks, Tim 1) Air in the system, needs to be bled. 2) Drum needs to be turned (You will not be able to get the shoes adjusted correct if the drums needs to be turned) 3) Assuming no fluid leaks or contamination on the shoes, you ned to do a full brake shoe adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStatelman Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thank you everyone....I my shoe is contaminated or have a bad drum is there any placce where i can get a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thank you everyone....I my shoe is contaminated or have a bad drum is there any placce where i can get a replacement? Take the shoes, to a brake shop for re-lining or contact Kanters, NAPA to see about replacements. Have your drum measured/inspected and machined if possible in a brake shop. If they are 10 inch drums, they can be machined out .030 for a total increase to 10.060. Good luck, if the drum is toast, you should be able to locate 1 on here perhaps someone has an extra, is it a front or rear drum..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStatelman Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I think my right rear is warped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I think my right rear is warped Again, unless this is so obvious, have it checked, unless you have miked it already.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Earle Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 As far a brake shoe contamination is concerned- if the contamination is recent then you could take lacquer thinner or carb cleaner and spray the shoe and wipe it off then heat it with a torch some - not to on fire but where the fluid still in or on the shoe will smoke and be evaporated. I have done this several time with on ill effects. Also find a place that re lines turk and bus brakes. they can usually reline the shoes for you at about 10 bucks a shoe- either glued or riveted. Also remember to tell the guy regular or over sized(thicker) shoe- I always get regular because there is plenty of adjustment in Plymouth's. As to the drum that same shop can probably turn the drum. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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