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Posted By: rjsautopro 1953 210 drum brakes - 09/20/22 03:18 AM
after driving for maybe ten miles brake pedal got hard and lost any free pedal play 2-3 inches normally , let sit over night and free play returned , brakes unseized I'm guessing plugged master ??
Posted By: wannchev Re: 1953 210 drum brakes - 09/20/22 05:41 AM
Check relief port in M/C is open. Remove filler cap and insert fine wire in smallest hole. I am assuming piston returns properly when you release the pedal.This activity you can see in the M/C when you shine a torch inside and with a helper to push the pedal slowly. You can also remove the fluid with a medical shringe while you are there and fill with new fluid. Use paper towel inside the M/C to mop up the dirt inside.
Dont push pedal while you clean the M/C out.
Posted By: tonyw Re: 1953 210 drum brakes - 09/20/22 07:39 AM
Another cause is the rubber cups in the master cylinder have swollen and are now blocking the relief port (small hole). If this is the case a rebuild is required. These rubbers seal on the edge and if this is damaged they no longer work.
Tony
Posted By: 41specialdeluxe Re: 1953 210 drum brakes - 09/20/22 11:06 AM
While the above advice is right on, but in order to avoid all that trouble cleaning the MC up, you may try just driving it once a day and for less than 10 miles. dance Just saying.

Best,

Charlie computer
Posted By: rjsautopro Re: 1953 210 drum brakes - 09/23/22 09:46 PM
ty tyvm , my thoughts also , it has a rebuilt mc
Posted By: Chev Nut Re: 1953 210 drum brakes - 09/23/22 10:03 PM
Adjust master cylinder push rod etcentic as per shop manual demensions.
Posted By: rjsautopro Re: 1953 210 drum brakes - 10/01/22 12:59 AM
thanks chev nut ill have to find a shop repair manual
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