<VV> Question about noises and stuff

[Frank DuVal]

The noise could be a u-joint or wheel bearing, ask fellow club members 
to lend an ear. Do remove the drum and see if any parts are falling out 
(spring retainers can fall off).

Yes, this is a failed master cylinder. Soon it will not hold pressure 
except for a split second.

I have installed three of the dual master cylinder kits, in 1965, 1964 
and 1962 cars. No issues, just need a 7/16" or so drill bit. I don't 
know if you southern west coasters replace steel brake lines, but I 
always do at this time because of rust issues. Also the four rubber 
brake hoses get changed as I have had many become one way valves which 
lock up one wheel. Must be an internal rubber breakdown. I also use 
silicone fluid with these system overhauls, never a problem, just 
trouble free years of service. Others have a different opinion!

Frank DuVal

John Headley wrote:

>Hello all,
>
>Been lurking.  I have been driving my vair a bunch
>lately and want to fix some issues that are annoying
>me and need correcting. 
>
>First, I have a rythmic noise that comes from the
>right rear wheel area.  FFFFFT FFFFT FFFT.  It goes
>with vehicle wheel speed, not with engine speed. 
>Doesn't seem to change with application of brakes vs.
>not and doesn't seem to change with in gear vs. out of
>gear.  I plan to take off the drum and have a look,
>but is this something that could be u-joints?  When I
>had some help putting in a new engine from my DACC
>buddies, we used an "ultra" axle stub on that side
>during assembly.
>
>Second, my brake pedal falls while sitting still.  I
>haven't noticed a loss of performance while stopping,
>but when I sit, the pedal falls.  Fluid stays full.  I
>think this means M.C. rebuild time.  Is this true?  If
>so, I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who used the
>Clark's double master conversion kit.  If I'm getting
>into this, I'm going with a double M.C.
>
>Appreciate any and all help.  Please copy me direct,
>as VV is hard to keep up with lately!
>
>Thanks,
>-John Headley
>Torrance, CA
>64 Monza vert
>
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