[armyadarkness]

But, we can have a few beers and talk car restoration philosophy

I appreciate it, but honestly, if Im going to Peurto Rico for a beer, it's really not that much more trouble to look at your brakes.

 

[.97391]

Just for the records.... Passenger side brakes....

 

[.97391]

I appreciate it, but honestly, if Im going to Peurto Rico for a beer, it's really not that much more trouble to look at your brakes.

Thats a good one !!!!

 

[geeteeohguy]

Wondered what swear word you were trying to use, I tried the slang for Indians once and it didn't like it...let's try again..** 😉

The term is also used to describe a type of dam used to stop water intrusion. Not a swear word at all. Kind of like the Flintstones having a 'gay old time' means happy, not woke.
I am in central CA and love helping folks out if I can.

 

[geeteeohguy]

Your brakes are properly assembled and basically are new. On the front brake, you can smack the bottom of the front shoe towards the rear of the car and then smack the bottom of the rear shoe towards the front of the car and they should pivot. You can see that they aren't stuck to the backing plate. Also may want to lube the backing plate where they ride with a SMALL amount of grease. Cylinders don't look blown, but don't have to be to be seized. Have your helper SLOWLY depress the brake pedal with the front drum off (put the rear back on first) and see if the shoes move outward at all. If not, you have a locked wheel cyl or plugged line/hose. You can crack the bleeder on the back of the WC to see if you get some brake fluid when the pedal is depressed. Be sure to tighten it back up BEFORE your helper lets the pedal back up.

 

[.97391]

Rear and Front Driver side....

 

[armyadarkness]

Just needs TLC! Ive seen WAY worse

 

[Baaad65]

Cripes Ed. People tell me that I know a lot, but you win the Kewpie Doll.

I think it was in his first post about PR, stopped there once and saw Fort Amora 👍

 

[O52]

I try to keep my brain active. Dad had Dementia / Alzheimer's so naturally I'm a bit concerned. Hopefully I'll take after mom. Still very sharp and active at 91.

 

[geeteeohguy]

The 'Made in USA' on the wheel cylinder gives me a warm, nostalgic feeling. Seriously, my bet is gummed up/jelled up brake fluid in the hose or cylinder. I would try bleeding them out like Army suggested way back. you can gravity bleed (which is what I do all the time) with NO helper. Simply remove the master cyl. cap, and open one bleeder at a time, keeping the fluid in the master topped up. As fluid drips out, it will become clear and thin. When it does, close up the bleeder and go to the other front wheel and repeat. This takes awhile, so grab a stool and a coffee or beer and turn on the tunes and take your time. The excess brake fluid on the backing plate or suspension can be rinsed off with plain water. Won't hurt a thing. My gut tells me that you have some jellied up fluid at the cylinders causing very low pressure to the shoes.

 

[geeteeohguy]

Looking again, it looks like rust stains on the rear side of the front brake wheel cylinder. Caused by fluid/water mix. There are stains running down the backing plate and on the shoe and spring. This could very well be a siezed up wheel cylinder. Again, hit the brake while watching the pins. My bet is the rear pin is stuck.

 

[.97391]

Friends in the Forum, I will no longer be working, maintaining or keeping the Goat, due to reasons I have to keep private. I thank each one of you for sharing, and for your wisdom. God Bless you all and keep the Goats, pretty and solid.

 

[ponchonlefty]

Friends in the Forum, I will no longer be working, maintaining or keeping the Goat, due to reasons I have to keep private. I thank each one of you for sharing, and for your wisdom. God Bless you all and keep the Goats, pretty and solid.

well it was nice to be of help and to talk with you.

 

[RMTZ67]

Wishing you the best. Come back and visit.

 

[Spode Oden]

Since I do not know the car well, I did not know if it was my imagination, or the brakes on Dads 69 Goat, are bad. Car is all drums, no power brake, and DOES NOT STOP !!!! I put the car on stands today, and the inside of the drum parts look just perfect, BUT, the front brakes simply do not stop at all. The rear brakes are just fine. None of the drums gets stuck at any time, all four cylinders release the brakes beautifully, but the front brakes I can rotate the drums by hand even when my son pusses the brakes hard, and he is no kid. I suspect the Distribution Block clogged or stuck.

Sometimes the adjusters freeze up and the brakes get out of adjustment. That could give you the problem you’re experiencing. You should be able to get new adjusters at a good auto parts store. I farm for a living and some of my trucks and equipment could be considered “classic “. In my line of work, sometimes my “torch wrench “ is my best friend!
I hope this helps you. Good luck!