Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2022/5/5 19:43:52

Thanks, Don.
I adjusted the pedal play by turning the nut at the rear of the MC.

What I was referencing regarding the amount of brake fluid in the MC is that it should be 3/8" below the filler neck, below the bottom of the filler cap. Without that space, the brake fluid when slightly heated from engine heat will expand, take up the free play in the pedal and drag the brakes, which will get very hot, hot enough to ruin the drums. I had it too full I think, so I removed some.

It all works perfectly now.