Re: IML: 53 Imperial Brake Issue

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

The difference here is that Curell is saying that ALL of the wheels 
lock up AND the brake lights stay on. One locking wheel means a bad 
wheel cylinder or brake line. All of them locking at once, along with 
the brake light switch being stuck is more likely a problem at the 
master cylinder or clog directly ahead of it in the line.

Paul W.
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From: rick.wiselus@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 53 Imperial on Craigslist

I have a similar problem with my 53. The rear passenger wheel locks up 
on stopping, but only some of the time, the other 3 are fine, it has 
the effect or symptoms of the emergency brake being on, stays locked up 
upon take off, and will release in a few feet or so, but it is 
frustrating. I have tried once to pull the drum and could not get it to 
budge. I have to do a full brake job in the near future. My brake lites 
are fine. 
Good luck keep me posted. 
 
Currell Pattie wrote: 
>  
> I talked to the guy that owns the 53 Imperial (basically a parts car) 
> in California. There is some possibility that the car once was owned 
> by Gen McArthur, but this is merely what was suggested by the 
previous > owner. The car was in Berkeley, and McArthur owned a house 
there at > one time. The Serial # tags are removed. 
>  
> I recall, in the Norfork, Va area, that McArthur was driven around in 
> what was, if memory serves, a '50 (or close) Chrysler limousine, so > 
maybe he was partial to Chrysler products. If anyone has any info, I > 
surely would like to hear it. 
>  
> Also, a question re the brakes on my 53 Imperial. The brakes start to 
> lock up after a few minutes of running, even if the car is 
stationary. > (At first, I thought it had something to do with driving 
the car > around, and applying the brakes). An additional problem is 
that the > brake lights remain on after the car is parked, and 
everything turned > off. Not good for the battery unless you disconnect 
a cable. A local > shop is investigating, and of course they suspect 
the power booster, > but don't know exactly what is happening. Any 
ideas? 
>  
> Currell 
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