One wheel cylinder expands on its own.

Asked by David Feb 27, 2023 at 08:40 PM about the 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Hardtop Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

All new brake system on my 1965 Chevelle,
converted to a power dual master cylinder,
has a right rear wheel cylinder which expands
on its own, even with the drum off, car on
jacks at 40 mph. The push rod to the
mastercylinder has been backed off so no
constant pressure, no heat on the line as the
cylinder expands after 10 minutes, though the
line and reservoir fluid is cold. The brakes
have been bled numerous times with DOT 3.
The same line is in common with the left rear
cylinder which functions properly.

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1,965

Are you saying that the brakes apply themselves and stops the tire from turning or is it without shoes on it?

39,025

when you figure it out let us know because that's a new one , I can't imagine anything but brake peddle that will expand against drum brake shoe retainer springs

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