it's not the 53 although i went through the same thing with it , and forgot it . it's the 52 customline , and it applies to all vehicles . i have been fighting with the brakes on it and the right front keeps locking up , and i have tried everything i can think of and replaced new parts with more new parts . well here's what it did . it would after bleeding and adjustment , go for a short bit , then just all of a sudden trap fluid in the wheel cylinder and lock 'em up . well after messing with it , TADAH !!!!!!! it became readily apparent what it was . the 60 year old brake return springs were worn out and were not pulling back with enough force to overcome the fluid . sheez how it always seem's to be the last dain little thing you would think of !!!!!!! ordered the parts from dennis carpenter as i don't want to take a chance on the universal stuff from the local places , and now all i gotta do is get it done ............ so all ya's especially the newb's who are messing with or chasing gremlins in anything ... it's always the stupid little thing !!!!!!!!!

 

I will keep that in mind because I am going through the brakes on my truck right now. It is 62 years old and has sat for the last 20.

 

Also remember a bad brake hose can make a brake lock up. An old hose can swell in the inside and act like a one way valve, not letting the fluid travel back into the MC.

 

I would bet on a brake hose over a return spring unless it is the wrong return spring or the correct spring with lots of rust.

 

Personally, I haven't had that experience, but I've heard from many that have.

 

just had to share my night run today. Had my 54 out for a run .and driving through town I have gotten used to the smiles and thumb's up when we are out ..but tonight a young fellow 30 or so ..walked out to the truck and said how neet it looked and nice to see it out and all..then a block later two people stopped to take pictures !!! now this is NOT a great looking truck rusty and damm near ugly ..but they thought she was neet ..gotta admit my ear's hurt from smiling ...

 

all the hoses and lines are new , and the hoses got replaced again as thats what i thought . i had that experience with the thunderbird even though it is only what 16 years old , so yep they can swell and cause issues . enjoy it ken as it is a blast and intoxicating to cruise 'round in our oldies !!!!!! back to the brakes i even went through the m/c thinking it had something wrong with it . same story a few years ago with the 53 , bessie . just to find out it had bad springs too . i wish i woulda remembered as it would've saved me some cussing and headaches now !!!! LOL !!!

 

..Sorry Man .. I thought I was starting a new thread ..looks like I post like I drive ..my breaks work so I don't know what to say ..it looks like you covered most every thing ..

 

whats to be sorry for ken ????? i sleep post all the time .... that's why most of what i say or do don't make any da^% sense ................

 

As I was ready my first thought went to the brake line.... and then also thought of rust in the brake cylinder... never would have thought about checking the spring.... Great Job

 

thank's for the slack ..getting out for a ride tonight ..hope you get your's working the way you want soon