So TX, what is the feel of your brake pedal? Is it low and rock hard or is it spongy and low? Or is it high and hard ect...?
I just got done installing Power drums on my 58' and brake adjustment wasnt the big issue. It seemed like bleeding was the major thing. One thing that made a HUGE difference was the pedal extention that changes the pedal ratio. Did you get something like this in your kit, and have you installed it correctly? After installing mine, my brake not longer went to the floor and I had good braking power.
Where in Texas are you by the way? I'm in East Dallas.
I am near Austin.
Thanks everyone for your help and ideas. It turns out the last problem was indeed the brake adjustments. After adjusting correctly, I now have solid braking power. With the engine off I have about 5 inches from the floor, and with it on I am about 3 to 4 inches(power). Either way it stops darn good now. :-)
As far as the adjustment rod... I simply adjusted it to install without any pull or push from the pedal. After reading the manual(50's Shop manual) last night, it says that the pedal should be almost 1 inch off the firewall if adjusted correctly. This would put pressure pulling out the piston on the master cylinder at all times?? Not sure if that is a good or bad thing, or if that is something I should do now?? Currently, when you release the pedal it hits the firewall. I don't have the rubber bumper installed, but need to get one.
