Power brakes very grabby

[MyMopar]

I'm still waiting on my manual to come in but I have this question that has been bothering me.  The brakes on my 73 Challenger are WAY to touchy.  I can get whiplash driving and stopping.
Power brakes, discs in front, drums in rear.
I adjusted the rear drums and that was about all for now.  What can cause such a condition.  Is the brake booster "overboosting" and cause a spike in pedal pressure whn I apply the brakes.  I am talking lightly foot on the pedal and 4 wheel lock.

[Chryco Psycho]

if the pads or shoes are contaminated with oil they can get very touchy

[ShelbyDogg]

Make sure that your brakes are clean like Chryco suggested first.  If they are clean, unbolt the 4 bolts holding the master cylinder to the booster. Pull it away far enough to adjust the pushrod coming out of the booster. Try adjusting it IN a little at a time to see if the problem changes.  I'm thinking that the booster isn't letting the master cylinder get back to the release position.

Rob

[MyMopar]

Why would oil/grease make the brakes touchy, I'd think just the opposite would be true.  Do teh pads absorb the oil and swell?

[ShelbyDogg]

The Moisture does not let them slip and tighten up with heat.   Like a fireman trying to slide down the pole with a wet sweaty skin, too sticky.

[MyMopar]

The Moisture does not let them slip and tighten up with heat.   Like a fireman trying to slide down the pole with a wet sweaty skin, too sticky.

I understand now, but you could have used a better analogy   

[ShelbyDogg]

I couldn't think of anything else at the time that doesn't slip and slide better with lube, without getting nasty.

Rob