when installing the drum the shoes may not be centered making it difficult to put them on. I realize you have lots of experience but I like to check the easy things before going in deeper.
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when installing the drum the shoes may not be centered making it difficult to put them on. I realize you have lots of experience but I like to check the easy things before going in deeper.
If the rod was too long wouldnt it create too much pressure and make the brakes drag a little ? And it too short would the pedal have a little bit of play if you pulled it up towards the dash ? Im not sure, just a guess ?
I think I might have found the problem. The bore on an OEM wheel cylinder is 3/4. The bore on the wheel cylinders that come with a Moser rear is 1". I need to look into this a lot more but my buddy said the master might not be big enough to supply the volume in the larger cylinder.
Does that make sense ?
Does that make sense ?
Well, after making a ton of phone calls I think I have the solution. Called a bunch of shops. Called Moser. Then I called Master Power. Their tech support guy took the time and listened to the whole story. Turns out I have a 1" bore master.The original wheel cylinders on a Malibu are 3/4". With 1' bore wheel cylinders they recommend a 1 1/8" bore master. Kinda makes sense.
He also said it could be air in the line but when I told him how many times and how I bled the system he said it wasnt likely.
Now I have to find a bigger bore master.
That will be my next thread. LOL
He also said it could be air in the line but when I told him how many times and how I bled the system he said it wasnt likely.
Now I have to find a bigger bore master.
That will be my next thread. LOL
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Found something for an 83 Malibu that MIGHT interest you. May be what you seek?
https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and...aster-cylinder-brake-system/49343_0_2558_2060
https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and...aster-cylinder-brake-system/49343_0_2558_2060
To be honest, Im not sure. The guy from Master Power said I need a 1 1/8 bore. Im assuming thats for the rear. I think these are stepped bore with the larger bore for the fronts. Not sure though. Maybe someone else on the forum will know for sure.
I cant be the only person on here that went through this
Absolutely not. If the rod is too long, then you'll have a short pedal and low pressure forever.
Too short is better than too long.
Did you read the other post ? Whats your opinion of the info the guy from Master Power gave me about the bore on the master ?
Personally I woulds listen to 64nailhead before some employee at a parts reseller...I have read many of 64naihead's posts which shows his expertise and knowledge while I have no idea who the guy from Master Brakes is.....
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