51 victoria brakes

[jnboydston]

doing my first restoration on a 51 victoria.rebuilt master cylinder and all wheel cylinders.new hoses and lines.filled the master cyl. with fluid.pumping the pedal but not moving any fluid. Did I screw up the master cyl. rebuild, or is there some kind of air lock? any help would be appreciated !

[rotorwrench]

Have you started to bleed the air at each wheel cylinder yet? Some of the bleeder nozzles leak if you use a vacuum pump to draw fluid. I use teflon tape on the bleeder threads to help seal for vacuum bleeding.

There could also be a blockage inside the master cylinder to reservoir connective passage. If the piston is not all the way retracted, fluid may not enter the cylinder properly.

[Seth Swoboda]

Try opening up the bleeder furthest from the master cylinder while you "prime" the system. Right rear. What a great car to restore. Please post a photo of your 51 Victoria.

[jnboydston]

thanks for the responses.Ihavent gotten to the bleeding process.The master cylinder has not moved a drop.I must have a blockage or the piston isnt allowing fluid to enter

[jnboydston]

have the body off the frame now. will post a pic when its further along

[tubman]

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I personally think that the '51 Victoria's are the best looking of all the shoeboxes. This in spite of the fact that they were a last minute "put-together" model. Some things just work out well. Good lock with your brakes and your car.

[Flathead]

Be sure the master cylinder piston releases all the way. Should be slight play in the push rod.

[corvette8n]

Did you bench bleed the master?

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[jnboydston]

took the master apart.Got some fluid ahead of the piston.put it back together and it works great.thanks to all

[jnboydston]

would like anyones opinion on this.this 51 vic is of course 6 v.should I convert to 12 v during the rebuild,or get it going on 6v,and once its up and running make the switch ?I have been thru the motor,rings,valve train,turned the crank new bearings...what do you think

[Flathead]

They will run fine with 6 volts. Some people just seem to feel better if they change to 12 volts. Of course with 12 volts you can run lots of modern accessories if you so desire. I like to run 6 volts and use the original generator too, but I'm a grumpy old fart. Your car your choice.

[lonewolf]

Sounds like it's apart I'd convert it now. I converted my 51 Victoria and 50 merc and still run a generator.