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Old 10-27-2019, 07:55 AM   #21
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Some offshore production wheel cylinders have the holes drilled wrong, sometimes the bleeding port is not drilled to the top of the cylinder trapping air ---- just because the part is new doesn't mean it is good, I learned to take apart new wheel cylinders for inspection
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Old 10-27-2019, 01:12 PM   #22
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Some offshore production wheel cylinders have the holes drilled wrong, sometimes the bleeding port is not drilled to the top of the cylinder trapping air ---- just because the part is new doesn't mean it is good, I learned to take apart new wheel cylinders for inspection
Fair point. The wheel cylinders were from an old hot rod builder who was emptying his shelves. Not sure of the origin beyond his garage. One of them was defective - the bleeder threads wouldn't seal.
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Old 10-27-2019, 01:13 PM   #23
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When you adjust the brake cams do have some drag to each shoe.
Yup. Played with the cams to do this.
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Old 10-28-2019, 08:47 AM   #24
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Fair point. The wheel cylinders were from an old hot rod builder who was emptying his shelves. Not sure of the origin beyond his garage. One of them was defective - the bleeder threads wouldn't seal.
If those wheel cylinders sat around on a shelf for any length of time they may have attracted moisture inside and the pistons don't move smoothly or one side may be stuck in position. Did you take them apart and inspect them inside before you installed them? If you are not sure of the origin of those cylinders maybe they were there due to them being defective?

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Old 10-28-2019, 10:33 AM   #25
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Arcing the shoes to the drums will make a huge difference. Since I don't have anyone with the proper machine nearby, I use a sanding block with 80 grit on it to sand off the high spots of the shoes. Then check again after a long drive. It's gotta be better than nothing.

You say that you adjusted the cams. Are your lower pivots nice and loose to allow the shoe to move properly? I bought some new shoes from Carpenter (mine were for a 40 but might have the same problem with shoes for other years) that were too thick of metal at the pivot point. The brass pivots were thinner than the shoe, so the clamping bar grabbed the shoe and wouldn't let it turn like it needed. I had to grind the shoe thinner at that spot to let the pivot work.
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The fellow who sold me the cylinders was reputable and I didn't disassemble them before installation. That's part of my trusting nature, I suppose. Bear in mind, the brakes do work well - but only after a few pumps on the pedal.

All the under drum mechanical stuff seems happy. The shoes move as they should and the pivot points free.
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Old 10-28-2019, 07:08 PM   #27
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There is a likelihood that your drums might be too far oversize, just because new linings go in doesnt meant it will work, standard linings off the shelf might not work.
Also try some speed bleeders and dont push the pedal all the way to the floor when bleeding do it nice and slow.
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Old 10-29-2019, 11:26 AM   #28
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I would suggest measuring the diameter of the drums. If they are too far worn you will not have enough stroke to push the shoes out the first pump.. In that case usually a second pump will get brakes.

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Old 04-26-2020, 08:42 PM   #29
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Default Re: Make it Stop! ('46 Deluxe) - Epilogue

Problem Solved!

Again, thanks to all who responed - with a special callout to Supereal. Much appreciated.

Here's how things got fixed:

1. Installed speed bleeder valves
2. Bled each wheel such that the tube attached to the bleeder valve kept the valve wet. No air was allowed at the end of the bleeder.
3. Much patience with exercising the brake pedal.

This was really more about burping the system than bleeding. While some air (and fluid) was pushed out the WC, most of the air exited at the MC.

The result? A firm pedal that can lock up the wheels at will. Yaahoo!

Why did the fix work?

As I watched the MC during the bleeding process, it seemed that even with traditional practice of 'open valve, push pedal, close valve, release pedal' air was entering the line. Could have been sloppy technique (any fault was mine, not the helper), could have been sunspots, could have been bad mojo. In any event, the speed bleeders and a carefully positioned tube did the trick.

What's next?

I didn't ignore the comments about shoes and arcing. I'll take a look at the contact points between the shoes and drums and make adjustments as needed.

The honor of the first to ride shotgun went to my 86 YO FIL who owned a '37 3 window coupe and a '47 Fordor at points in his car owning past. He was also one of my 'rent-a-leg' helpers.

It was a good day. Thanks for playing along.
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Old 04-26-2020, 09:41 PM   #30
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Excellent! I'm very glad that you have this solved.

And a large "Thank You" for getting back to us with the method and results. It doesn't happen often enough.
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Old 04-26-2020, 10:10 PM   #31
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Thanks for the follow up!
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