Classic/Antique Car Repair: LOW BRAKE PEDAL, 1962 ford thunderbird, ford thunderbird


Question
1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD HAS A LOW BRAKE PEDAL AFTER COMPLETE BRAKE JOB AND BLEEDING AT LEAST 3 TIMES.
NEW LININGS, CYLINDERS, SPRING KIT, NEW FLUID.
ANY IDEA'S?

Answer
I would start by removing all the wheels and drums to be sure that all of the wheel cylinder push rods are installed correctly, that the self adjusters are installed correctly and that the shoes are seated correctly against the anchor pins. As to the bleeding process itself I like to use the Myty Vac system where the fluid is drawn through the bleeder screw using vacuum. It eliminates air being drawn back into the system when using the manual pump the brake pedal method. Then make sure that the initial brake adjustment is correct and that the shoes are seated.
Brad