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  1. watchfatha

    Brake drum puller tool recommendations? 66 newport

    As you are undoubtedly aware by now, you don't need a puller to remove the rear brake drums on a factory 1966 rear axle. However, if some day you should find yourself in a circumstance where you own a 64 and earlier MOPAR you WILL absolutely need a puller for the rear drums, and if you know...
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    Torsion Bar Removel?

    FWIW I found no difficulty in removing a 1964 Imperial torsion bar after disconnecting the lower shock mount and turning the torsion bar bolt counter clockwise. Just remember, torsion bars are not interchangeable left/right, so put a dab of paint with either L or R on one to prevent mixing them up.
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    Can Old Brake Shoes outlive their effectiveness-even though there's plenty of "meat" on them?

    Again, much appreciation for all the shared wisdom. FWIW I live in San Diego, next to Mexico, so obtaining asbestos linings is not difficult. I put them on my 66 convertible and really didn't notice a huge difference. Yes, drums are in spec: they are all (4) NOS with fewer than 200 miles on...
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    Can Old Brake Shoes outlive their effectiveness-even though there's plenty of "meat" on them?

    All comments noted with sincere appreciation. I am particularly intrigued by the suggestions that a wheel cylinder could be hanging up and / or the brake shoes are not riding smoothly against the backing plate, because either of those conditions might be consistent with the intermittent...
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    Can Old Brake Shoes outlive their effectiveness-even though there's plenty of "meat" on them?

    My 64 Imperial began to experience erratic braking-sometimes too sharp, sometimes not sharp enough. I started by examining the shoes and drums and found everything to be in spec, not out of round-hoses good, too. So, I replaced the master cylinder and bled the brakes, several times. I still have...
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    300/300B wheel covers. SEVEN OF THEM (four are super nice)

    $250 for all of them plus shipping San Diego, California area 92075
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    Need a source for 1966 IMPERIAL upper and lower ball joints

    Murray Park sells new parts? I never knew that!
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    Need a source for 1966 IMPERIAL upper and lower ball joints

    I am looking for where/what to purchase the correct fitting Upper and Lower ball joints for my 1966 Imperial Crown Convert. Originals still in car but I am thinking of doing the upper and lower arm bushings and might as well do it all at the same time. I have the bushings, but need the ball...
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    Looking for knowledgeable FRONT END repair shop in San Diego Area (66 Imperial)

    Hi Anybody have good experience with a front end shop in the San Diego area? I want to get the upper and lower control arm bushings replaced (have the parts-don't have the energy). Need a shop that knows that torsion bars are not interchangeable left and right, and that the bars must be...
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    Need a Drum Brake Expert

    cleaned, lubed VERY lightly. Problem more likely to be hose than platform.
  11. watchfatha

    Need a Drum Brake Expert

    FWIW Brake hoses can look great on the outside but be collapsed on the inside, which causes them to act as a one way valve, not releasing pressure and applying the brakes long after you have lifted your foot off the pedal. Been there, done that.
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