Re: Advice on 1956 Clipper Deluxe Brakes

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2020/3/2 22:02:48

Thanks Howard

I have made a copy of Ross' description of the overhaul process for the Treadlevac - looks extremely useful. And better than the video.

As Ross says, these units did not prove troublesome when new, so presumably many of the problems have occurred as a result of subsequent inept repair efforts or failure to change fluid regularly.

The latter issue suggests that silicone (DOT5) fluid might be a good idea when the system is overhauled. Any thoughts/suggestions on this? I have had it in my 1941 120 Club Coupe where it worked a treat. But that had manual brakes.

Will get the car up on a hoist soon to look more closely at the vacuum system. This seems to be the immediate problem with mine, although the entire braking system is certainly due for an overhaul.

Cheers Brian