Rey -
It is quite likely that your front brake caliper pucks are corroded (they
are originally chrome plated steel) and when they corrode, they usually do
it around the seal. The corrosion causes the puck to stick to the seal when
the brakes are applied, and thus it takes a little time to come loose. This
comes from the car sitting around for a long time, probably the previous
owner did not drive the car very much.
They only fix for this is to take the calipers off and replace the pucks,
preferably with the stainless steel pucks available now, which will last
forever. You will also need to purchase a caliper rebuild kit as well.
Thankfully none of this is very expensive....
While doing this job, I would also recommend:
Purchasing SS flex brake hoses (everyone sells these)
Making sure your front calipers have the OEM anti-squeal shims
All of this is readily available.
Use Dot 4 brake fluid to refill - do not use Silicone brake fluid unless you
rebuild your entire system.
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Reynaldo Navarro
<rnmgracer@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> I have just purchased a 67 BJ8, frame up restoration and my problem is when
> I apply the brakes it take a couple seconds for the front disc brakes to
> release, the rear release as soon as the brakes are is off, any suggestions
> ? any help will be appreciated
> Rey navarro
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