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by pops
Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Still suffering from hard brake pedal
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Re: Still suffering from hard brake pedal

I'm getting brake fluid at the booster from the line going back to the front chamber of the master cylinder. And if I disconnect this line I get good fluid flow from the master cylinder.
by pops
Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Still suffering from hard brake pedal
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Re: Still suffering from hard brake pedal

Here they are. The only item that I did not get with the rebuilt was the brass fitting that attaches to the brake line going to the front chamber of the master cylinder. I am including photos of it as well.
by pops
Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Still suffering from hard brake pedal
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Still suffering from hard brake pedal

I have had a hard brake pedal for years. Finally saved up for a rebuilt Booster ($700). I have confirmed the check valve is working and have fluid in the master cylinder. I was told to bleed the booster first. Upon starting the car and cracking open the bleeder on the booster I find that nothing is ...
by pops
Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Brake booster woes
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

Re: Brake booster woes

I live an hour and a half from CASCO. I think I'll take the cowards way out and bring it to them as a core and pick up a rebuilt one there. I'm ashamed of myself. It will last for about 5 minutes. :)
by pops
Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Brake booster woes
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

Brake booster woes

My '56 has had a hard pedal for years now and I'm determined to fix the power brakes. With my foot on the pedal when I start the car the pedal doesn't move. With the engine off the pumping the pedal has no effect (as if the vacuum is bleeding off). Today I disconnected the vacuum line to the booster...
by pops
Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Power brakes not so powerful
Replies: 1
Views: 1381

Power brakes not so powerful

Could use a little help troubleshooting my not so powerful power brakes. With engine off I pump the brakes and hold them with some pressure while starting the car. Pedal does not move any further once engine is running. If it is an issue with the booster where do I start to determine what is needed ...
by pops
Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: oil pressure light wiring?
Replies: 9
Views: 3231

One thing I found helpful for exploring the mysteries of what's going on behind that contortionist dream is taking a series of photos (with flash). I found it was not easy even doing that reaching up and behind the panel and holding the camera steady to get it to focus and snap off a picture without...
by pops
Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When do you bring out the car?
Replies: 5
Views: 2571

I too wait for some good rains to wash the abundance of salt used here in Cleveland, OH. It rained all day yesterday and now I'm close to finally getting mine out. :)
by pops
Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:09 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: The 57 Has Landed!
Replies: 20
Views: 8627

http://www.classictbird.com/Home%20page.html CASCO

Has been a good source for me.
by pops
Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:03 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: T-Bird parts
Replies: 0
Views: 1274

T-Bird parts

dandennehy86,

Where are you located?
by pops
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Electric fuel pump
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

Thanks for the input Joe. I am not too awfully far from CASCO and I have to drive dangerously close by them next week for a meeing in Zanesville. I plan to stop by there and "Goodie up." :)
by pops
Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Electric fuel pump
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

I've been giving this consideration as well. I hate to think the starter works as long as it does just to fill the fuel bowl. I never gave a thought to the toggle switch. I like that idea as well as keeping the manual pump for normal driving. It would be just like me to leave the electric toggle swi...
by pops
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Detailing
Topic: Thanks redbird1
Replies: 4
Views: 14102

Thanks redbird1

For the below cleaning and claying procedure: To begin, I am a strong advocate of never using soap to wash a vehicle, because it strips the wax off the finish. Stripping the wax of the existing finish is necessary before using a clay bar, or the plumber's putty I chose. I used dawn blue dishwashing ...
by pops
Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Detailing
Topic: New section for this forum.
Replies: 12
Views: 13714

redbird1,

How about sharing your procedure used with the plumbers putty to get that beautiful finish?

PS. I too think a detail section would be agreat addition to the forum.
by pops
Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rear Deck Top Wear
Replies: 4
Views: 2589

I'd like to see someone make these out of silicone.