Hydraulic Hill Hold

Val
Val Member
in HUDSON

I have installed the hydraulic hill hold on my 39. Bleed the brakes at all four wheels. I connect the rod to the clutch lever. Started the car put in reverse to back to a slight grade but the car will not move. Checked to be sure the Hill Hold is level per the mechanical Procedure manual. It is in both places. Not sure where or what to do next. Cant get the car to move to get it on a grade to see if I need to adjust the rod end. Any suggestions?

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  • Val
    Val Member

    Ok I figured it out. I disconnected the rod from the sleeve and rotated the cam 180 and that relieved the pressure and thus the brakes. A lot of trial and error but it now works as it should.

  • 37 CTS
    37 CTS Senior Contributor

    Congrats on your installation and success in making it work. I enjoy it on my 1937 Hudson Eight. I had the kit for my 1941 and was unsure I could If I could make it work, so I sold it.

  • Val
    Val Member
    edited August 16

    Is your brake pedal on your 37 more stiff or a little sponge? And thank you I look forward to the interesting conversations about it

  • Val
    Val Member

    😓 Sadly, the hill hold doesn't hold now. Car begins to roll back with Clutch pushed all the way to the floor and brake is released. So, I shortened the rod 3 turns. I will check in a few days as I have roofers here and the yard is a mess and I couldn't get the Hudson out if I wanted to 🤞

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