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My '50 has a problem with the pedal return not going right to the top, and leaving the brake lights on. I'm not looking for a solution like bending the light switch arm because I think that just masks the real problem. The pedal has the proper clearance through the floor board, but it feels like something is binding right as it gets to the top. Does adding more or less fluid help the situation, or should I be looking somewhere else? If it's low on fluid will that make the pedal not return all the way? My '51 sounds like the pedal is bouncing right off the bottom of the floor board when I take my foot off, but this one seems to not want too. Is the return spring supposed to have a lot of tension on it? I don't want to really hide the problem if it's a fluid or master cylinder problem...
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It does not sound like a fluid problem.
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Try to lubricate the pedal shaft. Remove plug and screw in grease fitting....don't pump too much grease - best to refer to shop manual.
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I tend to agree with Chev Nut, try adding a little grease and working the pedal but also check that the master cylinder piston is fully returning to its stop as the pedal return spring may have weakened allowing the pedal weight to hold the brakes partially applied.
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I'd also put a grease fitting in and lube the shaft. Then I'd also remove the return spring and confirm the free play with the pedal up. I'm also thinking that you might want to check the brake shoe adjustment. Then maybe check the clearance for the rod into the master cylinder. If everything check out ok then maybe put a new return spring on. Don
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