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Belvedere Brake Problem ???

Posted By: als499

Belvedere Brake Problem ??? - 07/03/09 08:32 PM

We have a 1966 Plymouth belvedere that we race in the 24 Hours of LeMons series that has a strange phantom brake issue. If you are driving about 5 mph and turn left,the brake pedal will go to the floor if you press on it and the car keeps going. We tried a new master cylinder and that did not help. It has been converted to front disc with a correct disc master cylinder and prop. valve. The brakes work fine otherwise. Any ideas????
Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Belvedere Brake Problem ??? - 07/03/09 09:18 PM

That is a strange one. I'd start by turning the wheel left the same amt & inspecting the flexible brake hoses on both sides. It does that EVERY time (turning left @ 5mph)? Hopefully so as that will make it easier to spot.
Posted By: als499

Re: Belvedere Brake Problem ??? - 07/03/09 09:23 PM

It does not seem to be losing any fluid either.
Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Belvedere Brake Problem ??? - 07/03/09 09:38 PM

I'm sure you've inspected everything from front to rear and with the car stopped can you get it to act up? and power or manual? I keep thinking M/C/booster related esp since both halves(front/rear) are going out.
Posted By: therocks

Re: Belvedere Brake Problem ??? - 07/03/09 10:46 PM

If it was a PB booster the pedal would be rock hard.Had a Blazer that did that.The bolt on the hose was touching when at full turn.Pedal would go down.Rocky
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