I have had this 68 since 2005, and the brakes have never been right on the car. Originally it was a 4 speed car. Clutch pedal and z-bar assembly long gone when I got it. It looked to have OEM master cyl on it when i got it. It leaked didnt stop very well. Caliper seals were shot, etc. I had the calipers rebuilt stanless sleeves installed in bores, rebuilt the rear drums, cylinder,springs, etc. Purchased a new MC from Advance Auto for manual from disc 68. With all that there were no more leaks and the car stops OK. But it feels like I am pushing a 300lbs boulder with my foot when I apply the brakes. And 3 times pistons seal in the calipers starts leaking. I believe what going on is.. The MC I purchased was for a manual all drum car. When the brakes a appplied and released the front pads do not relax enough and creates drag from the pads staying to tight on the rotor. Which is probably melting wheel seals from friction causing them to start leaking. I bought a new MC for front disc, as the car is undergoing more mods now. This one has the bigger from resivour and 1 1/8" piston instead of 1". NOW the brake pedal push rod does not seem correct for the new MC piston.. I feel like a have 500-600 bills into the 40 year old brake technology and wish I had went with a aftermarket setup..
Can anyone give me any insight on the correct brake pedal pushrod? Hopefully some who has ran accross this problem before can share the experience.
