Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment
 

The brake board can be used any way you wish. One size doesn't fit all. If you want the rears to do more, it'll do it. Want them all the same, it'll do it. Want the fronts to come in first, it'll do it. The board is to set the drag when and where you want it, as in most things it comes down to the operator. If you want to start a fire, it'll work once. If you want to adjust brakes it'll last a lifetime.

But, this is just one old guys opinion. FWIW.

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If you use the stick properly, I don’t see how you can have both front and rear brakes the same. In the end, rear brakes should have a solid stop, and front brakes grabbing. The stick, when used properly, ensures this.

Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment
 

at # 21

Patrick,
please, what means "FWIW"?

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For what it's worth... at least that's IMHO, LOL!

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[QUOTE=Patrick L.;2059338]The brake board can be used any way you wish. One size doesn't fit all. If you want the rears to do more, it'll do it. Want them all the same, it'll do it. Want the fronts to come in first, it'll do it. The board is to set the drag when and where you want it, as in most things it comes down to the operator. If you want to start a fire, it'll work once. If you want to adjust brakes it'll last a lifetime.

I tried Bob's method that didn't work so well on my car. Car did stop but not
as quick and distant I would like.
Did the board after watching Paul Shinn and a couple other guys that was
about the same as Paul's, with great result's. Now a board fan!!:)

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For What Its Worth.

Probably worth just what you paid for it Werner !:D:D:D

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For what it is worth, I used the board method to get them close, then used the skid test for final adjustment. Worked real well for me.

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Thanks for all the advice.

Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment
 

measuring rod length. is it overall length or eyelet center to center?