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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: July 30, 2018, 09:35:39 PM »
yes read my previous replies. I used a pressure reducing valve on the one line to the one locking wheel.
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: July 19, 2018, 11:13:26 PM »
I did buy 2 different sets of brake pressure testing gauges and the problem was the fittings/adapters. I even bought a box of 6 different adapters and none worked up front but did in the back. So I did make my own adapter . The next problem was I kept getting 350 lbs so they appeared the same. I then installed the valve, solved the problem, and then realized I did not have the engine running to create the proper pressure! Ya go ahead and laugh , wait to your 69 years old! lol
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: July 19, 2018, 12:35:02 PM »
Mike you really should read everything from page 1 on. . I replaced every component and nothing made any difference. My inline pressure control valve solved a 4 yr puzzle.
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: May 30, 2018, 07:18:48 PM »
A final follow up on my continuing right front brake problem. If you read back you will see I replaced every brake component that was new when I bought the car 5 years ago. I have learned much that all said in the end I bought a USA made Pressure control valve and inserted between the MC and the RF brake and set at almost zero it solved the problem of the RF brake always locking up and to recap. Not only did I change every component I swapped the left to right and back again. I also swapped right to left line and back again. I ran new temporary lines and absolutely nothing make a any difference.
After finally finding someone who understood why its happening but not how to instantly repair it. Its due to quality control of imported parts. Lines, calipers, rotors etc are not all machined in matching sets or to a high standard and there lies the problem. Tkx for all your suggestions over the years!
After finally finding someone who understood why its happening but not how to instantly repair it. Its due to quality control of imported parts. Lines, calipers, rotors etc are not all machined in matching sets or to a high standard and there lies the problem. Tkx for all your suggestions over the years!
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: November 01, 2017, 06:24:22 PM »
Sorry I have not been on all summer. I was completing my 70 Chevelle full restoration, also did a 71 Rolls coupe and just now finished a 89 Jeep YJ. I drove the Camaro approx. 1000 mi this summer with the brake problem. I have replaced and tested every brake component and in the end nothing helped! RF still locks up under light pressure. I even gave the car to another 40 yr experienced mechanic who swapped and tested everything and accomplished nothing. Spoke to several experienced muscle car specialist around the US and to date its still exactly the same. So for now It will stay like it is as I can drive around it and have for 4 years now. Over the winter I may go it once again. Tkx Jim F
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General Discussion / Z10 car on ebay
« on: May 31, 2017, 09:16:36 PM »
I saw this today. It appears correct but will take much to take it back to original. Otherwise nice project car.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-SS-Z10-/162534741963?hash=item25d7d357cb:g:Tt0AAOSwopRYkAkF&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-SS-Z10-/162534741963?hash=item25d7d357cb:g:Tt0AAOSwopRYkAkF&vxp=mtr
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: February 04, 2017, 03:37:46 PM »
69z27, I did have a rear leak in new cylinders and changed that one re adjusted both right front still locks up. I sort of gave up as I changed everything and it made no difference. I have been driving it that way now for close to 5k mi. I know how to stop without locking by just slowing down gently.
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Maintenance / Re: Heater control cable adjustment?
« on: January 05, 2017, 11:38:17 AM »
Thank you for that great explaination. I have my car on my drive on lift ready so it's the next item to be worked on since I can't seem to solve my rf brake lock up 100%.
Tkx again.
Tkx again.
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Maintenance / Re: Heater control cable adjustment?
« on: January 05, 2017, 12:51:10 AM »
How far down does the switch go now? Mone only goes half way. I may have same symptoms. DI'd you change the cables at the heater side only?
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Maintenance / Re: Heater control cable adjustment?
« on: January 03, 2017, 01:23:50 AM »
I have same problem in my 69 only have 1 speed and cable appears to want to move further down but cant. Its on my winter repair list.
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: December 27, 2016, 08:24:33 PM »
Dave I didn't actually measure the front but I have set up on a 4 wheel alignment machine. It was a dag car years ago but I figured the 4 wheel adj would catch that?
After I wrote that paragraph I took the old girl out for a drive and after my last plumbing which was to put the left wheel into the larger hole of the distribution block on fender side and the RF to the engine side and smaller hole and the MC to the front center hole the car was much better. I drove on back roads and braked a lot and as long as I didn't HIT the brakes but only pushed on them the car was fine. Though even at slow speeds, like approaching a light if I pushed a bit harder it would lock up and release. The way it is now seems to work better then it ever did though not perfect. Since it is a 4 speed with huge torque and compression the car always slowed easily. I can def live with it like this or until I find the answer. Tkx Guys! Jim
After I wrote that paragraph I took the old girl out for a drive and after my last plumbing which was to put the left wheel into the larger hole of the distribution block on fender side and the RF to the engine side and smaller hole and the MC to the front center hole the car was much better. I drove on back roads and braked a lot and as long as I didn't HIT the brakes but only pushed on them the car was fine. Though even at slow speeds, like approaching a light if I pushed a bit harder it would lock up and release. The way it is now seems to work better then it ever did though not perfect. Since it is a 4 speed with huge torque and compression the car always slowed easily. I can def live with it like this or until I find the answer. Tkx Guys! Jim
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: December 23, 2016, 11:24:01 PM »
With just about everything replaced Im taking time to re
think what my next step is. I will let everyone know how I make out in the up coming weeks. Happy holidays to all!
think what my next step is. I will let everyone know how I make out in the up coming weeks. Happy holidays to all!
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: December 23, 2016, 07:24:35 PM »
Charley I am. Tkx Jim
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: December 23, 2016, 01:47:14 AM »
Yes that was one of the 1st things I ckd its,all to spec.
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Maintenance / Re: 69 RF brake lock up?
« on: December 21, 2016, 04:57:41 PM »
I bought it from Groundup 396. I checked both the old original and new replacement and both are cast and the only differences I can see are all 3 front end holes are all 1 drill size larger then the original . That also is 1 large and 2 small holes. The one to the left of the brake switch is the larger in both cases and the front center and engine side are both small. I have plumbed both all 3 possible ways and made no difference.