Re: Advice on 1956 Clipper Deluxe Brakes

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2020/3/10 17:07:28

Hello Don

Thanks for that. I don't seem to have that publication. Will watch fora copyt.

I plan to get the car up on a hoist today to take a closer look at the brake vacuum system. So far, a cursory look has only shown that there was no one way air valve near the carburettor. I found one locally and fitted it. Initial impression is it made no difference.

A previous owner, who did the brakes about 25 years ago!, told me he had a similar problem with the brake vacuum circuit and found that the vacuum line had somehow detached itself from the Treadlevac unit. It was very difficult to get back on, in his words. I'll look at that when the car is up in the air.

Will also lubricate the front suspension/steering gear and am investigating narrower section radial tyres like the ones on your blue car.

Cheers

Brian