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    Brakes: Vented Master Cylinder cap?

    Hi All-
    I have not moved my 62 GT for months after doing myriad tasks. On firing her up and pumping the brake a couple of times I shift into reverse and apart from the Buzzing from the FoM (yeh, I know- that's another job...) I find the brakes locked up. Now I'm pretty sure the pedal reserve is not the problem, but I backed the rod off about 1/8" just in case. I remember replacing the manky old Master Cyl Cap with another one but it's not a vented one. Is this causing the lockup?
    Looking for the old cap, meanwhile.......
    Steve
    Last edited by Steve Winzar; 03-04-2018, 12:01 AM.
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    All Ok Folks- Sorted , Not a problem- Let's just forget I spoke

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    • #3
      Ok. I forget pretty easily.
      Tom Senecal Not enough money or years to build all of the Studebakers that I think I can.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Steve Winzar View Post
        All Ok Folks- Sorted , Not a problem- Let's just forget I spoke
        Since you reported a problem, how about also posting the solution?
        Gary L.
        Wappinger, NY

        SDC member since 1968
        Studebaker enthusiast much longer

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        • #5
          The buzzing Trans. is Low Fluid or incorrect Throttle pressure adjustment.
          Also check rear Engine Mounts and Left Rear Mount for a 1/2 Inch Spacer to Frame.

          All Master Cyl. Caps are Vented except a special one with the Fitting for a Line to a underhood Reservoir, they are just VERY small holes in the sides of the Cap.

          It's not embarrassing to be wrong, we all are at times.

          UPDATE: OPPS: if it is Right Hand Drive, the Spacer goes on the RIGHT Rear Engine Mount!
          Last edited by StudeRich; 03-05-2018, 09:20 AM. Reason: Added "down Under" Info.
          StudeRich
          Second Generation Stude Driver,
          Proud '54 Starliner Owner
          SDC Member Since 1967

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          • #6
            Just thinking that with the vehicle being in Australia, south of the equator, thus being upside down from when manufactured, wouldn't a vented cap allow the fluid to drip out?
            Sorry, bad joke, but it just hit me that way, lol.
            sigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
            1950 Champion Convertible
            1950 Champion 4Dr
            1955 President 2 Dr Hardtop
            1957 Thunderbird

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            • #7
              Originally posted by studegary View Post
              Since you reported a problem, how about also posting the solution?
              The car has been idle in place for months and up on ramps. I had all the feeling that the rear wheels were turning but the front wasn't budging- like the brakes had jammed on.
              OK,
              I forgot I'd blocked up the frame for added safety.
              No problem, not going anywhere.....
              jeeze.... I forgot....

              And Rich- This is embarassing believe me.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by thunderations View Post
                Just thinking that with the vehicle being in Australia, south of the equator, thus being upside down from when manufactured, wouldn't a vented cap allow the fluid to drip out?
                Sorry, bad joke, but it just hit me that way, lol.
                Why not ?, oil leaks outta Studebakers like its completeley normal ?

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