I took the advice of Paul Steinberg regarding the brake repair on my CC vehicle. I am in the better safe than sorry camp. I am grateful for all of the advice and posts regarding the matter. The hearse stops very well now. I was surprised the first time I used the brake pedal; my eyes almost popped out of my skull...this time not from fear that I would not stop....I was used to stepping down on the pedal far ahead of where I needed to stop. I hit the pedal, the front end dipped down, and the hearse stopped sure and true. I am feel confident that I will be able to stop without problems now.
After the installation of the rebuilt brake boost assist, the vehicle ran very rough. My mechanic explained that the carburetor was probably tuned to compensate for a vacuum leak in the brake booster. I had the carburetor rebuilt and tuned; I think it is set a bit rich now. I live at 8,500 feet above sea-level, and the mechanic's shop is at about 5,500 feet above sea-level. I am guessing the lean air at my elevation may have something to do with it (I am not sure). My mechanic instructed me in the method to lean out the carb. a bit...he is coming to take a look after the holidays.
Thank you all again.
After the installation of the rebuilt brake boost assist, the vehicle ran very rough. My mechanic explained that the carburetor was probably tuned to compensate for a vacuum leak in the brake booster. I had the carburetor rebuilt and tuned; I think it is set a bit rich now. I live at 8,500 feet above sea-level, and the mechanic's shop is at about 5,500 feet above sea-level. I am guessing the lean air at my elevation may have something to do with it (I am not sure). My mechanic instructed me in the method to lean out the carb. a bit...he is coming to take a look after the holidays.
Thank you all again.