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Rear brake was falling off!

Posted on October 1, 2022 by nvonadaOctober 1, 2022
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I realize I have not been doing a lot of Studebaker work this year. Working on the new shop has sucked up a lot of time and even more $$$ but it is basically done now. … Continue reading →

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Front brake job 2020 edition

Posted on June 1, 2020 by nvonadaJune 1, 2020
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It turns out that it was actually 2006 (14 years ago) that I did the front brakes.   I put fresh parts in the NOS cylinders a while ago.  But my Dad’s passing in the midst of a pandemic has meant … Continue reading →

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Front brake cylinder rebuild

Posted on April 25, 2020 by nvonadaApril 25, 2020
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The front wheel cylinders I installed 12 years ago (!!!) are leaking.   There is a kit to put disk brakes on this car but I have a set of new shoes and two NOS wheel cylinders so I will defer that decision … Continue reading →

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Engine painting and front brakes

Posted on August 18, 2019 by nvonadaAugust 18, 2019
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Time to start getting the car ready for the Studebaker meet in Mansfield and while I have no illusions about this being a 400 point car I want to make it look as nice as I can.  That means touching … Continue reading →

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Finished a 4-month brake repair

Posted on April 8, 2018 by nvonadaApril 8, 2018
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I was really not happy with how the brake bleeding went back in December and the winter has been really cold and nasty.  So nothing has happened since.   Today was a bright sunny day (and almost above freezing!) so I … Continue reading →

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Master Cylinder Rebuild

Posted on December 22, 2017 by nvonadaDecember 27, 2017
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Over the last couple of months I have noticed the brake pedal is getting mushy.  The brakes have been bled and adjusted so I am thinking the master cylinder needs a rebuild.  After all it has been 13 years since … Continue reading →

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