1964 E type brake problems

I had excessive brake pedal travel, so I bled the brakes.
The problem still existed, I checked vacuum line hose clamps and retightened. The problem still exists. The brake pedal has some resistence with the engine off but when I start the engine the pedal immediately goes to the floor. Any ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks

Submitted by stephenreps@ea… on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 08:22

Re.: 1964 E type brake problems

Chuck, try White Post , in White Post VA, they are great on all brake realated items.

Submitted by donander@us.ibm.com on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 09:41

Re.: 1964 E type brake problems

Hello Chuck,
Try SNG Barratt. (800) 452-4787 in the US. I am quite sure they supplied one to me back in 2008. Good Luck.

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 09:22

Re.: 1964 E type brake problems

Chuck try SNG Barratt I think they have a rebuild/exchange program.

Submitted by vze4p6xc@verizon.net on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 08:05

Re.: 1964 E type brake problems

Edited on 2010-06-27 8:07:18

Thanks for the info. Do know of a source for a rebuild kit for the 1964 bellows booster?
Thanks Chuck

Submitted by vze4p6xc@verizon.net on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 08:02

Re.: 1964 E type brake problems

Edited on 2010-06-27 8:03:50

Any idea where I can get a rebuild kit for the 1964 bellows booster. I see Moss Motors only stocks one for the 1965+ years.
Thanks
Chuck

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 17:30

Chuck there is a valve in your bellows booster system (if your car is stock). It sounds like the valve has failed or has a bit of dirt in it--the booster is open to the atmosphere in the rear portion that sticks in the bulkhead. It also has a filter. Let us know what you find! Do you have a service manual? See the section on the booster or you can order an official manual here in the shoppe. Good luck.