74 Duster with factory front disc brakes.
All new lines and hoses. New booster and master cylinder. The only part not replaced is the proportioning valve.
Overall the brakes don't feel right, although I have to admit its been 38 years since I drove a 43 year old car with power brakes. They feel like an unusual amount of effort on the pedal is needed.
I have only done short test drives with the car in the neighborhood since my kickdown linkage isn't installed on the carb side yet.
On 2 of 3 trips, the right front brake stays applied. Not enough to keep the car from moving but enough to make even a clueless driver know it's happening.
The caliper released itself after the car sat for a while the last time it happened. It happened again yesterday and I will see if it has released itself today when I get home from work.
Why might this be happening? All components are new or remanufactured.
All new lines and hoses. New booster and master cylinder. The only part not replaced is the proportioning valve.
Overall the brakes don't feel right, although I have to admit its been 38 years since I drove a 43 year old car with power brakes. They feel like an unusual amount of effort on the pedal is needed.
I have only done short test drives with the car in the neighborhood since my kickdown linkage isn't installed on the carb side yet.
On 2 of 3 trips, the right front brake stays applied. Not enough to keep the car from moving but enough to make even a clueless driver know it's happening.
The caliper released itself after the car sat for a while the last time it happened. It happened again yesterday and I will see if it has released itself today when I get home from work.
Why might this be happening? All components are new or remanufactured.
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