Brakes

[dpm14]

I'm running a wilwood master cylinder on my 54 dodge rat truck. If I'm applying the brakes a lot like in traffic the brakes start not disengaging all the way. I have to let it cool down before they will disengage. Any thoughts???

 

[sgtpontiac]

Number of questions....

low mount master cylinder....as in under floor boards....?? Brakes over tightened? Residual valves...manual prop valve, bad rubber hoses.....the list could go on and on.....need a tad more info and picks of the set up would be dandy....

 

[dpm14]

Frame mount and all new hoses and lines. Took the residual valves off because it was worse when I had them on. Still have the manual prop valve. Trying to post pics but having problems.

 

[donsrods]

Need more info. Discs on front or drums ? What about the back ? What Wilwood cylinder do you have ? Post some pictures of your setup.

Put your pictures into something like photobucket and try posting them that way.

Don

 

[dpm14]

hears some pics

 

[dpm14]

Sorry wanted to see if my pics worked. There drum brakes with a wilwood single outlet master.

 

[RPM]

The rod between the pedal and the plunger in the master is probably adjusted to tight. It needs just a little bit of free play in it.

 

[dpm14]

Thanks RPM, I adjusted the rod so it had some play and it helped a lot. It still builds up pressure but doesn't leave the brakes applied now. A friend told me to put the residual valves back on and that should fix it. My master cylinder sits lower then my wheel cylinders. Tanks everybody for the tips!!!!