I'm tryig to get my Wilwoods buttoned up...

jefflock said
What is the purpose of the residual valve? Sounds to me like the master is bad. Have you tried talking to Wilwood? I'm sure they have tech people to help you out. I have their kit on the front of my Dart so I'll be checking back to see what you figure out.
Congratulations on your upcoming event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeff

Thanks for the congrats. I think talking to Wilwood is the next step. Unless their master already has a residual valve, the purpose is to keep the rear brakes from locking? I dunno, really, but I read from their site that this is required in the drum brake circuit:

wilwood said
With drum brakes, a ten pound valve is used to compensate for return spring tension in the drums.

64dartwagon said
Did you use a adjustable brake rod between the master and brake pedal? It's possible that your brake rod is a little to long and not letting the master fully return.

I checked for that. When I was driving, and it slowed down and stopped, I would pull on the brake pedal backward with my foot. It didn't seem to help it. Additionally, I got under there when it was sitting in the driveway and checked the pushrod and didn't find anything wrong with it.

redfastback said
did you break in the pads correctly? did you do hard stops right off the bat? opening a bleeder won't squirt fluid. it should drizzle out.

I don't know the "correct" way except the way Wilwood told me to do it?

wilwood said
BRAKES MUST BE TESTED AFTER INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE
MINIMUM TEST PROCEDURE
Make sure pedal is firm: Hold firm pressure on pedal for several minutes, it should remain in position without
sinking. If pedal sinks toward floor, check system for fluid leaks. DO NOT drive vehicle if pedal does not stay
firm or can be pushed to the floor with normal pressure.
At very low speed (2-5 mph) apply brakes hard several times while turning steering from full left to full right, repeat
several times. Remove the wheels and check that components are not touching, rubbing, or leaking.
Carefully examine all brake components, brake lines, and fittings for leaks and interference.
Make sure there is no interference with wheels or suspension components.
Drive vehicle at low speed (15-20 mph) making moderate and hard stops. Brakes should feel normal and
positive. Again check for leaks and interference.
Always test vehicle in a safe place where there is no danger to (or from) other people or vehicles.
Always wear seat belts and make use of all safety equipment.

As for the brake bleeder, I just checked to see if it'd squirt, because if it did, it would mean that there's residual pressure in it when the brakes aren't applied, which would be a problem.