Some many months ago..like this time last year! I had rebuilt my chopped 66 bug. I had an odd brake problem once I tried to drive it. It seemed as if my brakes became more and more locked up as I drove the car. Some here suggested that I needed to replace my rubber brake lines. That since I could not recall if I had replaced them too in my rebuild they may be old and swelling on the inside.
Last week I was at the shop where I purchased the master cylinder when I did my rebuild.. Since my car had been garraged for almost a year waiting for me to fix it, I asked him what the chances were that the master cylinder I bought from him might be faulty and causing the problem.
He said possible but not likely, and asked had I adjusted the brake pedal push rod. When I had done the brake work I read this part in my manual. It said to leave it alone so I did. Well I crawled into the floor last weekend with tools and work light and removed the push rod. When I checked it against the specs in the manual I found that it was adjusted out close to
3/8 inch too far! I made the adjustment and whadya know!!?? I got brakes again!!
Hope my follie might help someone.
Thanks for all the help and suggestions from all of you!
Mike West/Houston Texas