Thread: Help with manual brake problem 68 Fairlane Fastback

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Sorry folks. Been too busy lately. I brought back to the Nerve center a replacement master cylinder. I am installing hopefully tomorrow to see if this will solve my problems. I have drum brakes all the way around, have adjusted all of them to the point where I can barely get the drum back on without forcing it, have new cylinders all the way around and bled them properly. I will properly bench bleed the master this time but thought I did it correctly the first time to the last one. When I slam the brake peddle it hesitates but goes to the floor even if I pump it a few times. This has to be the master cylinder. I'll let you great folks know the outcome. This by the way is the only Ford forum I belong to and I greatly appreciate everyone's help.

Originally Posted by stotzbotz

... have adjusted all of them to the point where I can barely get the drum back on without forcing it,.... This by the way is the only Ford forum I belong to and I greatly appreciate everyone's help.

From your earlier post, these 2 items jumped out to me.

The shoes get adjusted AFTER you've installed the drums, if you didn't do this prior, this could've been your original problem! See Denny's post for adjusting procedure.

The other item is we aren't a Ford specific forum. While many (like myself) prefer Fords, most all of us are just gearheads and like all the different cars / trucks / boats / planes / what have you?!?!?!

I'm pretty sure you've got your problem solved so I'll wish you and yours a Merry Christmas! Have Fun!!!

Thanks. Hoping everyone has a great Christmas. I too love all vintage cars and as I acquire them it's great to learn how to fix all of the issues they have then enjoy them out on the road again. I'm bleeding and installing the master tomorrow but saving the brake system bleeding and adjusting for Christmas day. Some good brother bonding fun. Afterwards a good feast followed by a 100 foot burnout on a freshly paved country road nearby and a proper testing of the brakes should round off the day. A safe and healthy Holiday Season to all.