Re: 1955 clipper super panama brake question??
Posted by HH56 On 2021/10/26 18:10:12
On 55-56 power brake cars the booster and master reservoir is just forward of the pedal in the engine compartment and directly under the steering column right next to the firewall. You need to lean way over the fender to reach it. On a manual brake car, the master is under the floor almost directly behind the accelerator pedal and near the transmission. There is an access plate under the carpet.
In addition to checking the fluid level it could be the brake shoes are out of adjustment, worn or even grease soaked. The engine idle speed could also be high which could be trying to move the car and putting a lot of extra work on the brakes.
Here are illustrations from the parts manual showing locations. Manual on the left, power on the right.
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master locations.jpg (152.10 KB)
In addition to checking the fluid level it could be the brake shoes are out of adjustment, worn or even grease soaked. The engine idle speed could also be high which could be trying to move the car and putting a lot of extra work on the brakes.
Here are illustrations from the parts manual showing locations. Manual on the left, power on the right.
Attach file:
master locations.jpg (152.10 KB)
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