73 duster front brakes locking up when coming to a stop.

flathead31coupe said

Before my test drive this evening. I checked to make sure that the brake lines were in the proper orientation with the proportioning valve. And they were correct period after a drive around for a bit. For whatever reason, putting all those pieces in the back. Seem to fix the problem breaks. Do not drag and I can stop as normal. Period I also jacked the front end up and spun the front wheels and apply to a little pressure. And they do stop, so the front brakes are working as well. Not sure what happened after reading everyone's input, but putting all those pieces on the rear end for the emergency break.
Assembly And that cross bar between the two shoes seem to have done the trick thanks everyone

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I'm really glad you got the brakes working correctly.
When you said the emergency stuff was missin I immediately thought un-sprung weight, cuz I build racecars.
We tear out all the struts, levers, cables, and often seriously modify the backing plate to remove every ounce of unnecessary weight, leaving only the wheel cyl/spring mounts, and the pads the shoes ride on.
Being a builder., I automatically think parasitic power loss thru unnecessary weight, sprung and un-sprung weight, friction, rotating mass.
We make the vehicles as light as possible below rule, then add weight where it's needed.
Anyway, when you're more familiar with mechanics, one day you'll look at that strut and lever, smile, and nod your head as you understand.
Here some pix of how we modify backing plates for competition, and the championship rewards after many years of actual building and racing.
Beware keyboard mechanics .
Keep up the good work.