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05-30-2021, 03:12 PM | #1 |
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New Brakes, and adjustment
Just finished installing the new brakes from Randy Gross. Read and studied
the different methods for proper brake adjustment. First tried the method suggest by Bob Bidonde, Probably me, but it did not work as I would have liked. Next, did the adjustment method using the stick, worked like a charm. I know all cars are not the same so what ever method best, use it. BTW I did set the brake rods at 51 7/16" and did not move or adjust them. Thanks to all who have contributed to the brake threads.
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05-30-2021, 03:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: New Brakes, and adjustment
Glad it all worked out for you. I don't use "The Board" because I like my brakes biased towards the front brakes.
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05-31-2021, 08:17 AM | #3 |
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Re: New Brakes, and adjustment
What I like about a 'board' is that the adjustment can be biased however you like.
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05-31-2021, 10:31 AM | #4 | |
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Make sense though. just reverse the procedure of the front and rear brakes. If my thinking is wrong please let me know before I try it, and tell me the right procedure. Thanks
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05-31-2021, 12:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: New Brakes, and adjustment
I'd say the right procedure is what you want.
Originally there was supposed to be bias toward the rear. Some like a bias toward the front more like 'modern' vehicles. Yet, some like a neutral bias. |
05-31-2021, 01:06 PM | #6 |
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The momentum of the car when braking shifts the "weight" to the front tires. I think the greater braking on the rear was a carry over from the Model T which only had rear wheel brakes. The thinking at the time must have been to help maintain control of the car but you loose some brake performance with more braking on the rear.
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05-31-2021, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: New Brakes, and adjustment
I like the board because I mostly work alone
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