New build- brakes won’t release
 

Hi all-

I finally got my 67 swb back on the road and it’s pretty good except that the brakes will immobile the truck after a few miles and be smoking! I’ve backed off the pushrod so far that the pedal arm doesn’t hit the stop pad. Still does it. Here’s the setup- 71 stop plate and pad, 71 brake pedal return spring, custom link sleeve, captain fab bracket, aftermarket s10 style dual diaphragm booster, cpp vette style squashed master, wilwood adjustable f/r valve, all new nicop lines, 3/4 ton calipers, stock narrow drums in the rear. They work great, except they seem to retain a bit of pressure every time you use them, until they get real hot and you don’t go. It’ll drag it down against the motor. Crack the bleeder and pop the pressure, back in business. Any ideas? Thanks, chip

Re: New build- brakes won’t release
 

The first thing I would check is the rod in the back of the master from the booster. You may have a miss match.
Jimmy

Re: New build- brakes won’t release
 

Could you have a bad hose or 2 that is somewhat collapsed and not allowing the fluid to return? I assume you replaced those as well?
Dave

Re: New build- brakes won’t release
 

Winner! booster from one place, master from another. had a too-long spacer in the master. Cut the spacer down and used the master adjustment to fine tune. Stops good now. Thanks!