Re: Soft brake pedal

Posted by BigKev On 2014/2/19 12:12:44

The brakes in my '54 are pretty darn good for being all drums, and non-powered brakes. Even Jim remarked how well it stops when he drove it decently.

On my brakes, all the linings are the NAPA brand "Professional" grade shoes.

I also replaced all the wheel cylinders and lines because my old fluid was gelled in the lines.

Basically everything except for the drums and backing plates on my brake system was replaced with Napa equivalent direct replacement parts based on the original wagner part numbers.

Are you sure your brakes are adjusted correctly? Remember they are not self adjusting brakes, so you almost need a slight drag when adjusted corrected, and they have to be readjusted as part of regular maintenance to take up the wear in the shoes.

There is a major and minor adjustment, I did both since the system was fully apart and replaced.

Also a soft/spongy brake hose could cause problems as well and should be replaced ASAP.

If everything checks out, and they are still soft, then you still have air in the system somewhere.