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  1. 62 Dart Convertible

    How to diagnose and fix brake issues?

    Proportioning valve only limits pressure to the rear brakes and has no effect on left/right. I'd say it sounds more like you have a seized slave cylinder. If it were me, I'd jack the rear up, take off wheels and slide off the brake shoes. Have somebody else apply brakes gently while you watch...
  2. 62 Dart Convertible

    Who runs 4 drums no booster?

    I fully rebuilt the 10" drum brakes all round, rebuilt booster and single master. Then removed booster and went unboosted. The brakes are certainly not great. They work, but don't inspire confidence, fade often on hilly roads and lock easily on panic stops. I'm sure 11" drums would be better...
  3. 62 Dart Convertible

    '62 (and '63, '64?) parking brake cables

    I have a good layer of rust where the galvanising once was long ago.... Is kick down rod unique (shorter) for dual quad set up?! If so shortening a longer rod may be an option?
  4. 62 Dart Convertible

    '62 (and '63, '64?) parking brake cables

    I ordered them as I wanted to replace the original rusty looking things with nice shiny new ones, not that it was entirely necessary... turned into a cluster F#@K. RockAuto refused return as it has been longer that 30 days. C@#%S.
  5. 62 Dart Convertible

    '62 (and '63, '64?) parking brake cables

    Yes that is now clear. The NAPA part you linked to in post 4 also incorrectly states it fits '62 Dart. The Right Stuff list this as for '63 - 65 B-Body. Should this not include '62, or are they different?!
  6. 62 Dart Convertible

    '62 (and '63, '64?) parking brake cables

    Well my worst fears came true - I finally went to fit the rear brake cables to find that Dorman C92205 which are listed as for '62 Dart DO NOT FIT. Will Rockauto accept a return beyond 30 days? I'll find out....
  7. 62 Dart Convertible

    '62 (and '63, '64?) parking brake cables

    So do your parking brake cable lengths/layout look similar to mine KK?
  8. 62 Dart Convertible

    '62 (and '63, '64?) parking brake cables

    I am about to order some parts from US and thought I'd add new parking brake cables to my cart - the 2 cables to the rear drums and the intermediate cable. (It must be said, most manuf. parts lists for these early B-Bodies are incomplete and full of mistakes. The fact that '62 Dart was a b-body...
  9. 62 Dart Convertible

    Offset upper control arm bushings

    BULLSHIT! Offset bushings DO allow more camber/caster adjustment (depending on which orientation you press them into the UCA) with std eccentrics. You are confused.
  10. 62 Dart Convertible

    Offset upper control arm bushings

    Some folk only install 1 offset bush per UCA, but if you want max caster, install offsets all round. Be sure to install them right way around! Were you struggling to get any caster on drivers side perhaps with old bushings that are offset from being old and clapped out? I personally would not...
  11. 62 Dart Convertible

    Offset upper control arm bushings

    To only get 1 deg caster with offset bushing installed - something is wrong! Installed the right way around? Only 1 offset bushing in each UCA or both?
  12. 62 Dart Convertible

    Wheel bearings. Tapered or Green Style for road racing

    To me it's a no-brainer to stay with the factory proven bullet-proof set up, especially in a late housing with the adjuster. I replaced the tapered rollers in my '62 housing where the end float is adjusted by shims - not difficult and these bearings will likely last 50+ years like the set I...
  13. 62 Dart Convertible

    Cardone Power Steering Boxes - any good?

    Sorry to hear this. I imagine this only happened as they had no cores. PS - I posted this in 2013. Steering Box was back ordered, delivered and has been working great since....
  14. 62 Dart Convertible

    Front suspension rebuild questions

    I'd only ask why non-power disc brakes? I had non-power disks once on an A-body and pedal pressure was ridiculous. Put a booster on - much better!!
  15. 62 Dart Convertible

    71 Road Runner: having trouble getting the alignment numbers I wanted!

    Apologies Greg, looking at the last photo I realize they are installed correctly (I got confused :black_eye:) In which case, I have no idea why your aligner could not achieve sufficient caster :icon_cry: - - - Updated - - - I would take the car to where you got yours aligned Greg. If...
  16. 62 Dart Convertible

    71 Road Runner: having trouble getting the alignment numbers I wanted!

    That explains the problem - they are installed wrong way around. To increase the caster, offset bushings are meant to allow the upper ball joint to be adjusted further back. The way you have them will move it further forward. EDIT - Ignore what I wrote above as I was confused. The bushing ARE...
  17. 62 Dart Convertible

    Disc brake master/booster setup

    Generally, discs require a power booster (unless you have a bionic leg...:icon_surprised:)
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