1957 Diamond T Fire Truck Brakes

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Posted by David Ireland on January 30, 2007 at 21:32:33 from (71.172.40.183):

Our fire company has a 1957 Diamond T fire truck and we have been having difficulty with the brake system. We've bled it several times using conventional techniques but still have a pedal that goes to the floor. The master cylinder is relatively new.
We don't understand the system itself. Does anyone have any schematics of the brake system or a narrative as to how it works? Are there any ideas as to what other factors might cause the brake pedal to go to the floor?

Thank You

David Ireland

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