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by lowline
Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:18 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1960 Ford Zephyr Brake Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 9173

1960 Ford Zephyr Brake Problems

Thank you for your reply.
I have 2 Zephyrs and a Zodiac and have done lots of brake jobs on them over the years. The seals are correctly fitted and the wheel cylinders and, master cylinder, shoes, and all brake lines are brand new, not new old stock.

I have sent pictures to a major British ...
by lowline
Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:04 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1960 Ford Zephyr Brake Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 9173

1960 Ford Zephyr Brake Problems.

Thank you for your reply, Pete.
I have two Zephyrs and a Zodiac so have done lots of brake jobs but this is the first time that I have used silicone brake fluid.
The seals are correctly fitted and have been changed once already after 2 weeks with no improvement. The cylinders are brand new so I am ...
by lowline
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1960 Ford Zephyr Brake Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 9173

1960 Ford Zephyr Brake Problems

I am in desperate need of technical advice about how to prevent brake fluid leaking past the seals in the front brake cylinders and onto the brake shoes resulting in contaminated shoes and a pedal that goes almost to the floor.

I have just finished a complete ground up rebuild of my 1960 Mark 2 ...