Go Back   tbirdforum.com > Thunderbird Model Years > Flair Birds [1964-1966]

Flair Birds [1964-1966] You have a Fourth Generation Bird or just have some questions about them? Then this forum is for you, check it out.

'64 Brake Woes - Oh yeah...

This is a discussion on '64 Brake Woes - Oh yeah... within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; I've got the typical spongy/stiff brake pedal problem it seems we have all gone through. After bleeding the brakes and ...

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)   IP: 65.64.124.220
Old 07-15-2003, 12:22 PM
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 54
Rep Power: 26
El Sol Infinito is on a distinguished road
Post '64 Brake Woes - Oh yeah...

I've got the typical spongy/stiff brake pedal problem it seems we have all gone through. After bleeding the brakes and checking all the wheels, I'm assuming the problem is now in the brake booster.
I can hear a hissing coming from the back of it when I turn the car off which lasts about 10 seconds- vacuum leak, anyone?
Anyway, I was looking of the Napa website and it seems that some previous owner has already replaced the original master cylinder and booster with what looks to be the replacement setup that Napa's database shows.

Should I replace my current setup with the standard Napa replacement? Should I spend big bucks at the usual suspects parts shops? Should I try to go to a dual master cylinder/proportioning valve setup (safety?)?

What have you all done in the past? My priorities here are to get a well performing, safe brake system first, low cost and quick solution second, and authenticity third.

I've also played around with the idea of putting a disc brake setup on the fronts. I'll probably have to rebuild my front suspension at some point soonish anyway, so why not? However, I'm not going to have the money to do it this year and I need to improve my brakes now. What would be the best way to proceed at this point?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob Asher
__________________
Bob Asher
1964 Thunderbird Convertible
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)   IP: 64.12.96.136
Old 07-20-2003, 04:52 PM
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Keller, Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 167
Rep Power: 40
tbird5866 is on a distinguished road
Post

Bob: You have a good sourse of information right there in Kansas City. Ask the bird Doctor 816-241-2280. Harley
__________________
Fordman
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
brake lights staying on? gbhrps Early Birds [1955-1957] 7 04-04-2011 05:28 AM
Emergency Brake Light 93TB220 The New Birds (MN12) [1989-1993] 1 11-30-2005 09:49 AM
Brake System Problems T-Bird 92 The New Birds (MN12) [1989-1993] 3 08-15-2003 12:14 AM
1966 parking brake release lever lukedwards Flair Birds [1964-1966] 7 06-22-2003 10:06 AM
tail & brake lights T-Ray Flair Birds [1964-1966] 3 03-09-2003 10:56 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:34 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0
Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.