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11-20-2012, 01:18 AM | #21 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
Also, if you have drums that are turned several times, to much may have to "ground" off and leave the shoes too thin as Marco say's. A thicker shoe material may be found and installed onto the shoe so that more may be ground to get the proper size.
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Now it IS possible to get close with a cheap centering tool as long as it holds it's setting. Start by installing the brake drum completely. Next, adjust the wedge until you have a very slight drag. Remove the drum and adjust the centering tool to the highest point on the shoes where drum contact occurred. Ideally that would be the heal of both shoes but more likely it will be the heel of JUST ONE.
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11-20-2012, 11:00 AM | #23 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
It would be interesting to know how this was all done when assembled when new.
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11-20-2012, 11:34 AM | #24 |
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They had all new, accurately made components. All they had to do is assemble them! As an example, the roller tracks were machined AFTER assembling to the brake housing (backing plate) so the positioning was right on.
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11-20-2012, 04:39 PM | #25 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
Here, this is from a 40's Barrett manual I bought on fleabay. These first 4 pages are Ford mechanical brakes basic adjustments. I hope everyone enjoy's the read! lol
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11-21-2012, 07:43 PM | #27 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
I've read this thread a few times, and I think I "get" the concept. In Marco's most recent reply, you explained what most likely we'll find. How do you correct and center the shoes if in fact the heal of one is higher? Is the only way to sand the high spots with a tool I don't have? Do most people just have the shoes arched and get by without the centering? I have just removed all my brakes and backing plates and am getting the shoes religned and arched. I really appreciate all the insight from you more experienced Barn guys.
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11-21-2012, 08:13 PM | #28 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
Hook, section E on page 3 of the 4 page post above adresses that problem.
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11-24-2012, 09:13 PM | #29 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
Marco,
Your explanation really helped my understand the importance of the shoe arching. Thank you. |
11-25-2012, 08:18 AM | #30 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
I was tinking of lining the inside of my brake drums with self stick sandpaper that comes in rolls and sanding the brakes to the same arch as the drums. Has any one tried this.
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11-25-2012, 09:07 AM | #31 |
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Re: Brake centering tool
Marco,
Your one paragraph a few posts up SHOULD make it make sense for everyone. It is a very simple deal, once you understand it. Read his past post. |
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