10-02-2023, 06:53 PM | #1 |
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33 brakes
I had recently fixed all the brake operating links on the 33, new King pins and bushes etc.
On a short drive I find the brakes are not as good as I expected. So , I strip the fronts down again, and find the shoes are not concentric with the drums. I get another set of shoes and reline them with the woven linings, Checking my drum diameter I find them .100 over size, but in good condition. I looked out my pile of spare front drums from WAY under the bench, sort them out and find to my amazement, a set that are in really good condition BUT best of all only .005 over size. These I fitted with new bearings and set the shoes up using my Ford service tool for the job, It took a little bit of fiddling to get them right. but tomorrow I will go for a drive and see. Lawrie |
10-02-2023, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: 33 brakes
Good luck my friend.
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10-02-2023, 07:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: 33 brakes
Hi Lawrie,
I hope you get the 33 doing well on the brakes. Take care
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10-02-2023, 09:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: 33 brakes
Yes friends.
Just repacking the wheel bearings, then a coffee then off for a drive to see,But I feel confident, the service tool sure makes it a more confident job. Lawrie |
10-03-2023, 05:23 AM | #5 |
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Re: 33 brakes
Could you post a photo of the service tool your using?
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10-03-2023, 06:23 AM | #6 |
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10-03-2023, 05:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: 33 brakes
tool for entering brake shoes
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10-03-2023, 05:56 PM | #8 |
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Re: 33 brakes
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10-03-2023, 08:20 PM | #9 |
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Re: 33 brakes
The one for the rear ,we dont have, but are in the process of making one ,
thanks for the pic. I wonder if any one has one for sale, Lawrie |
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