Re: '56 Patrician Brakes

Posted by John Payne On 2012/11/1 18:02:04

Sorry Howard, wrong terminology. What I meant to say was when released, the pedal rose back to its original position and remained firm. I have actually had the firm pressure no braking experience but fortunately that occurred in the shed. I had just refitted the four reconditioned wheel cylinders, bled the brakes and was about to go on a test drive when pretty much zero braking was happening while reversing out of the shed, despite a very firm pedal. This prompted me to obtain a reco'ed BTV and fit that to the car, and it is this one that I think doesn't have quite enough boost. Prior to that, before the boost failed on the other BTV, touching the pedal would almost put you through the windscreen - too much boost! However, if I had to choose between the two, I would prefer a little less boost like now rather than too much like before. Regards, John