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01-01-2011 01:33 AM #1
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Brake Question
Today I took my newest little car a 1955 Chevy Sedan Delivery out for a spin. I was cruising along at about 45 or 50 MPH and let off of the throttle and the front end just nosed dived like I was on the brakes ( I wasn't ). It still pulled hard but everytime I let off of the throttle it did the nose dive thing. I decided to just get it home and that is when I noticed the burning brake smell, no smoke from the brakes but that burning smell was very strong and it was still nose diving, and that was under throttle. The brakes never did "lock" up but they were difinitly on.
A few details about the car. 55 Chevy Sedan delivery, supposed to be a fresh build and the motor is supposed to be a 383. I know nothing about the internals of the motor, but it is a strong runner idles very good and is responsive, tranny is a turbo 350. It does have front Disc brakes and drum rears. Also has a 7 or 8" power booster and a GM master cylinder.
Anyone got any ideas??? Or maybe a place to start?
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