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  1. mydart270

    Longer Bleeder Screw?

    I have 9 in drum brakes in the front of my 1968 Dodge Dart 270 SL-6 2 DR HT. The bleeder screw in the brake cylinder is a bear to turn with my angled 5/16 in wrench. Can anybody recommend a longer bleeder screw that will make my life easier? Perhaps DORMAN and a p/n? OEM size is 1/4 in x 28 and...
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    Pressure Check Brake System?

    Simple question. Has anybody ever performed a brake system check for air leaks using a M/C cover clamped to the M/C for no air leaks, no air leaks at M/C F/R ports, no air leaks at brake warning switch ports F/R, no air leaks at rear distribution block, and no air leaks at any 4 bleeder screws...
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    Pedal Link Length - A Body vs B Body - Are they the Same Length?

    Greetings A Body Folks: Are the pedal links from an A-Body booster the same in length for a B-Body Booster.? I think my A-Body Booster pedal link is wrong in length. I cannot set the brake pedal to 1 in of travel before the brake lights come on. My car is an A-Body 1968 Dodge Dart 270 SL-6 2 DR...
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    [WANTED] Factory Original Pedal Link - 1968 Dodge Dart 270 SL-6

    I need the original OEM (used?) pedal link from brake pedal to Power Booster (8 1/2 in Midland Ross) power lever for 1968 Dodge Dart 270 SL-6 2 DR HT. I don't think mine is correct. My brake stop switch is totally off measurement for 1 in of brake pedal and brake lights come on. I am pretty new...
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    Power Booster Push Rod Length?

    Guess what? Figured it out. The M/C keeper is actually the piston retainer with screw. Lot to learn. Thx....Dana
  6. mydart270

    Power Booster Push Rod Length?

    Thank you, Dana. Sorry....what is the M/C keeper?? Still knew at this expensive hobby but getting closer to the end. Can you reflect on the PB pedal link? Last restoration house gave me an anodized pedal link after install of PB. I don't know which one is correct. It seems measurements are...
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    Power Booster Push Rod Length?

    Hi and Hello I have a 1968 Dodge Dart 270/SL-6 and need to know the push rod setting for an OEM Midland-Ross 8 1/2 in Power Booster and M/C that is aftermarket but fits the application for the Dodge Dart w/ 9 in shoe drums. The manual says 0.910-0.920 in using a Bendix M/C p/n 2225601. Can I...
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    9 in Drum Wheel Stud Size - Dorman P/N?

    so sorry, my bad. Wheel studs are for a 1968 Dodge Dart 270/SL-6, 9 in drum brake(s) on all 4 wheels. Buggered up threads on only 1 drum, 1 stud, F/R., right at the very end of nut travel....darn!!!!!! Don't know how this happened. I am going to try to restore threads with a LANG 7/16-20 die...
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    9 in Drum Wheel Stud Size - Dorman P/N?

    I know lots of conversation on ABF for the removal of wheel studs in a 9 in drum. Now attempting to order replacement wheel studs for this application. What is the DORMAN p/n or equivalent vendor p/n for the above application?? I am getting ready to order DORMAN 610-024 which is 7/16 in x 20...
  10. mydart270

    68' DART BRAKE WOES

    ok.... thank you so very much. Explain initial agistment pls. I adjust the star wheel on ea brake assy (all 4 wheels) so i have minimum or a slight drag. Ea wheel has just about the same drum shoe separation when I measure across from outside shoe to outside shoe (horizontal measurement)...
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    68' DART BRAKE WOES

    You asked, "by itself". Answer is no. I depress brake pedal and pedal goes to floor. Pedal returns high when released. Will remove M/C today.
  12. mydart270

    68' DART BRAKE WOES

    Thought I was home free with new brake m/c on all wheels, new brake pads front and rear, rebuilt power booster from KARPs, reset power brake push rod to spec per FSB, bleed brakes, nice and firm pedal, stated car and WOW....pedal goes to floor. What is going on, wifey says "sell it". Original...
  13. mydart270

    [WANTED] 1968 Dodge Dart SL-6 A/T Cooler Lines

    hi mopar: I need the original OEM A/T cooler lines for 1968 Dodge Dart SL-6 application. The last restore shop did a poor job bending and fitting lines to OEM radiator. I have one line kinked and would like to replace. Please send pictures. InLine Tube and Right Stuff produce lines for A-Body...
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    [WANTED] Parking Brake Lever - 9 in Drum Brake R/R

    PM me and we will talk more. Do you have R/R PB lever?? Found 2 yesterday PM me with your cell and we will talk more.
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    [WANTED] Parking Brake Lever - 9 in Drum Brake R/R

    Another screw up from the restoration shop in NH. I need the PB lever for the R/R 9 in brake drum. MOPAR P/N is 2265-360-1 and probably has "BENDIX" stamped on it with BENDIX P/N. My lever is aftermarket and binds on the rear brake shoe. Real stupid and should have been caught during assembly...
  16. mydart270

    Parking Brake Cable Install

    Thx Rusty. You guys are the best. I am just a shade tree mechanic with a bright and shiny car that was goofed up by a restoration house in Hollis, NH. They screwed up the brakes badly and now fixing correctly. The pic's help from oldmanmopar. It's interesting that parts made to match OEM are...
  17. mydart270

    Parking Brake Cable Install

    Sorry....really tired, I guess. It's a 1968 Dodge Dart 270/SL-6.
  18. mydart270

    Parking Brake Cable Install

    Can someone post a picture of the Parking Brake (PB) cable installation as it extends downward from the firewall? I removed the original PB cable and thought a nice new cable from Right Stuff would be a nice addition since the threaded end of the old cable under the car is buggered up (was cut...
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    Parking Brake Cable Diameter 5/32 in ?

    Another quick question. I measure app 5/32 in as PB cable diameter from InLine and Right Stuff Is this correct? Car 1s 1968 Dodge Dart, 9 in brakes Finally have correct spring lengths on each rear wheel and cables still not even at equalizer so will consider a swage between cut pieces of...
  20. mydart270

    HELP...Self Adjuster Lever Does Not Ride on Star Wheel Teeth

    [SOLVED] I resolved this issue by finding the wrong [SOLVED] After checking all hardware and comparing to R/R brake assembly, I found the adjuster/star wheel to be the wrong type. Star wheel diameter was much smaller, causing lever to ride against teeth, not on top of teeth as designed...
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    HELP...Self Adjuster Lever Does Not Ride on Star Wheel Teeth

    Thank you. I will ck out National hardware at Rockauto.
  22. mydart270

    HELP...Self Adjuster Lever Does Not Ride on Star Wheel Teeth

    Folks....another oddity for my brakes screwed up by another restoration house. After market pieces used in L/R and lever does not ride on star wheel teeth. Is it one of the following: (a) screwed up lever (b) screwed up adjuster/star wheel (c) too long cable (d) screwed up cable guide Wish I...
  23. mydart270

    [WANTED] Brake Safety Switch for 68 Dodge Dart

    Thx.....but these are junk. Do you have a used one??? How about your friends? Are you going to Carlisle? Maybe you can ck for the sale of these? Thx...happy MOPAR summer.
  24. mydart270

    [WANTED] Brake Safety Switch for 68 Dodge Dart

    hi and hello: I need an OEM type brake warning switch for my 68' Dodge Dart. Its the gold piece mounted to the frame on drivers side, If at Carlisle Chrysler Nationals pick up one for me. No cross threads or mangled ports. Reasonable price and fair compensation for finding it. Thx..Happy MOPAR
  25. mydart270

    [WANTED] Brake Safety Switch for 68 Dodge Dart

    Yea....UR correct. ....My service manual (red and white) calls it a System Safety Switch (SSS). it is not a proportional valve as some call it. I like Brake Safety Switch (BSS). It senses loss of pressure between front and rear brake lines.....yes a leak!!!!!! and lights a dash RED light. Do...
  26. mydart270

    Stop in for a cup of coffee

    so sorry....screwed up on posting double flare info. However others posting double flare info was very interesting. Food looks great and you all had a good time I see over the weekend. You guys are MOPAR Gods so what do you know about Brake Warning Switches? I need a good used one...gold in...
  27. mydart270

    Stop in for a cup of coffee

    i agree,,,double flare totally on American and MOPAR cars. Double flares prevent leaks if properly made and assembled. I assume modern day cars use double flares also.
  28. mydart270

    [WANTED] Brake Safety Switch for 68 Dodge Dart

    ok....I need a Brake Safety Switch (BSS). It must be OEM or used in very good condition. The one from InLine fails to pass brake fluid to rear wheels. My original OEM BSS is buggered up due to many on/off sequences of the F/R brake Ines...its a long story!!!!BBS must be in good condition, no...
  29. mydart270

    Brake Booster Push Rod Length

    Hello again. Can someone help me understand the optimal length for the push rod in an OEM Brake Booster (Midland-Ross 7 1/4 in)? Service manual says 0.910-0.920 in from gasket surface but my M/C bore hole depth is measured as 0.945 w/o using the "H-Tool". My "H Tool" has been ordered so maybe...
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