Hello, All,

I have owned Stovebolts for 35 years, but have never had this happen. After a short drive and back home, I am noticing there is very little play in my brake pedal, in other words, the pedal is almost all the way up to the top, and has very little travel before brakes are applied.

I just recently installed all new brake shoes, drums, and wheel cylinders and none of the brakes are too tight, because I just got back from a drive, and felt all 4 wheels and none are warm. I am wondering if my master cylinder is going bad. It's the only thing I haven't replaced.

1953 3100

TIA

Kevin

Last edited by kthomas; 03/28/2026 7:58 PM.

1953 3100 with 1957 235, T5 and 12 bolt 373 rear