Vintage Thunderbird Club International

82 Bird, Heritage Edition, 4.2 Liter V8, 30,1000 miles: Brake pedal is at the top with engine off. Start Engine and have to depress pedal at least halfway down to get brakes. Once I get brakes, they are great. Why does the pedal drop so far with the Booster engaged? Do I need to replace the booster ...

My front hub caps keep turning in the wheels when I drive the car. This causes the hub caps to pull out my valve stems. How do I stop them from turning in the wheels? I have new wheels and spray painted them semi-gloss black.

HELP PLEASE!

I have brakes with the engine off however when I start the engine the pedal goes al the way to floor and will not pump up. Did you use the Vacuum booster supplied by Auto City classics?

Yes the check valve is new and working properly.

I converted my 64 to Disc Brakes and have no assist from the booster. I have a new booster but is is very difficul to install. Could this be a mechanicl adjustment of some sort? I do have brakes but they will not lock up. it is as if I only have regular brakes. Putting both feet on the brake pedal I...

I used an Auto City kit with a 77 Vette Master. The booster is a universal booster. I have 13+ inches of Vac at an idle and 17 at just above idle. The supplier sent me a new booster but before I have it installed I just wanted to know if it could be a mechanical adjustment that is out?

I converted my 64 to Disc Brakes and have no assist from the booster. I have a new booster but is is very difficul to install. Could this be a mechanicl adjustment of some sort? I do have brakes but they will not lock up. it is as if I only have regular brakes. Putting both feet on the brake pedal I...

I have discovered the brakes are not releasing. Like I said everything is new. Can the Vacuum Booster cause this issue? There is no play in the pedal so I am having the push rod backed off today. Will let you know if that helps.

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Dave

Its a 64 Hard Top. HAd the master cyclinder replaced two years ago.

Complete new front end and brakes everything except Backing Plates and wheels.

Front brakes chatter after car warms up (about five miles of driving) especailly at higher speeds (over 35 mph)

I am stumped! HELP!

I have the trim reinstalled and I can not thank you enough for your guidance.! It was not bad and the tip on the bolted clip was very helpful. I used a lube called Tri-Flow on the clips and the trim and it popped right on! Thanks again!

Dave

Thank you so much! You have provided a lot of great info. I will post the outcome. (May be a couple of weeks though).

Are any of the clips bolted in on this molding/trim? The rear passenger side (78" long) molding/trim.

Thank you. Am I correct that you pinch the clips once they are in the hole? Also do I use a thin putty knife to pop the trim off?

Dave

I need to know how to remove the 78" long stainless trim on the rear quarter panel of my 64 Bird so I can have it straightened. Also some tips on reinstalling it. I have a new set of the original clips but not sure how to install the trim on the clips once I have installed the clips. I think I ...