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Originally Posted by 5lugnuts

the static position of the Brake Levers should be 15 degrees at rest when adjusted properly because that is the point of maximum force at the levers. Routine brake adjustments should be done by resetting the levers to 15 degrees in order to compensate for wear of the shoes and maintain maximum leverage when stepping on the pedal. Same goes when replacing shoes. Works for me, so just sayin.

So please show me in Ford literature where this 15° number came from.

And, while you are at it, please explain why you feel that number is 15°, ...and not 12½°, -or 18°.