Re: '56 Patrician Brakes

Posted by HH56 On 2012/11/1 9:53:02

It sounds like it is working but am a bit confused by "with one pump, became firm". Should be firm all along but just dropped down a bit more as soon as vacuum became present. Can't picture offhand what the rebuilder would have done to desensitize yours though.

At any rate, it must be working. Stopping the car with just the straight hydraulics and no boost on a BTV is an experience you'd remember but just as soon forget -- at least I know I would.

Not sure which is the more sinking feeling -- practically standing on the pedal as the car in front of you quickly gets closer or coming to the corner and have the pedal go all the way to the floor as you sail thru the stop sign. I've experienced the first and unfortunately, several on the forum the second.