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    Sgt Fury

    Hi again. I think you’re saying you have several good windshield rubbers? Would you be willing to part with one? And how much? Thank you Glenn
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    Sgt Fury

    Hi SgtFury. Glenn from BC Canada here, proud owner of a 61 Fury 2 dr ht. Will, bluefury361 has referred me to you regarding windshield rubber for a 61. I’m contemplating trying to find a replacement windshield but want to make sure I have a suitable rubber should mine need replacement. Do you...
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    WANTED 1961 Plymouth Fury master cylinder parts needed

    Hi everyone. I have what I believe is a Raybestos master cylinder and I’ve just discovered I’m missing two parts. 1) a spring that slides on the master cylinder push rod and sits over the rubber boot that fits on the push rod, resting against the firewall, and 2) the spring retainer that sits in...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Thanks for your well thought out responses. I learn more with each reply. I’m leaning towards Dot 5 simply to get away from the attraction to moisture. And I’m going with the more popular “just flush the old stuff out until it’s all gone “ theory rather than the wood stove theory…mostly because...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Thanks Mike. You’ve definitely described some of the symptoms my car is having. I’ve been getting information and suggestions from a few different people and yes, as shooter pointed out, I’m a little obsessed with how to flush and clean a Dot 3 or 4 system to make it work for Dot 5…and that’s...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Thanks for that info. I’ve sanded down the shoes and drums and wiped everything clean….numerous times. I’d like to switch to Bendix…being a purist has its limits, in my books…so I’m wondering if it’s a simple process to switch? What all is needed? I’m still hoping someone can tell me how to...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Thanks Lindsay. Your post definitely steers me towards doing a complete flush of old Dot 3 or 4 fluid and going to Dot 5. Does anyone know if there’s a way to thoroughly clean the master cylinder and all wheel cylinders to remove all traces of the old stuff? I’d hate to have to buy all new if I...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Hi Lindsay. The pushrod seems to be loose and moving freely. I appreciate the idea. Still searching for a solution. On a side note, I’m thinking of a winter project to switch from the center plane system to a Bendix system, which I believe were used from ‘62 and newer. If anyone has an idea of...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Hi 1970cat, thanks for your reply. The flex lines are fairly new so I’m not sure they would be faulty but it’s always a good thing to double check. The fluid squirted out at a good rate when bleeding, but the issue might be on the return. I’m wondering if the booster might be acting up, or if I...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Now, I was actually stretching my foot out to get stopped. Back home I came and I thought I’d present the problem to better mechanics than I. By the way, during one of the many attempts to fix these issues, on one of the test drives, upon application the car would pull to the left and then...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    I had to force it to move and then something released and it moved, although when I put it in drive it still felt like it wasn’t fully free. Drove slowly out the driveway and turned into the road and it seemed to free up. Once up to speed, I applied the brakes hard and it pulled slightly to the...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Sorry for this lengthy post… I put it in drive, went ahead, and I touched the brake pedal, and I mean a feather couldn’t have applied this little pressure, and the right front locked up solid and wouldn’t release with no brake pedal application. As I idled forward, grinding through the gravel, I...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    I did notice that my brake pedal was travelling farther than previous. I pulled the right front wheel apart, and everything was clean and dry. Checked the left front, everything ok. Pulled the rear right apart, found a leaking wheel cylinder. Replaced it. Put everything back together. Did not...
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    Center plane brakes, ‘61 Plymouth

    Hi again. My ‘61 Plymouth, which has been on the road for about 4 years now (not driven often) is giving me brake issues. I have gone through the brakes with assistance about 3 times in the last few months. I know that using Dot 3 or 4 brake fluid coupled with sporadic driving will produce...
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    Correct 61 Plymouth booster

    It’s been a while since this thread was active…I’ve not been here for a while. My thoughts on this issue is, the accordion style may look good but what a massive PITA to work around. If you’re like me, experiencing brake issues and needing to access the master cylinder, the location of the...
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