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1965 Chrysler 300L
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We are getting into the brakes. I removed the wheel covers for the first time and saw these yellow spray marks on both of the driver side wheels. The passenger side has the same marks. I wonder if it might be an inspection mark. |
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The left hand thread lug nuts on both wheels are in great shape too. On the rear brake hub, we found 3 of the clips used at the factory to hold the drum onto the studs during assembly. These clips are either rusted away or discarded on the first brake job. These clips are in great shape and will be used again.
The brake shoes front and rear still have good lining. Wheel cylinders are not leaking but have junk under the cups. New wheel cylinders and brake hoses are in process.
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All of the wheels have manual brake adjusters. I was expecting to see automatic adjusters since these are Bendix brakes and automatics came in 1963. It took some looking but there is a mention in the service manual that police heavy duty brakes used manual adjusters. A survey of other L owners shows some do and some don't have manual adjusters.
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The old master cylinder was frozen; now is the time to install a fresh one in any case. There was this message in the box with the new master. I had not seen it before, in fact old boxes specifically say bench bleeding is required. I have not been a big believer in bench bleeding; one way or the other, you are going to bleed until there is no air. |
We are using DOT 5 for this car. As the master was sitting there filled for the first time, I was delighted to see no leaks out of the lower casting plug. This has been a problem with replacement masters in recent years. This master has a large bolt with a copper washer. I didn't have to touch it, no sealer, no tightening, it isn't leaking. |
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