Brake Rod Interference
 

Hey All,

I was adjusting my brakes yesterday and noticed that my rear brake rods are being bent by making contact with my shocks. I straightened them both and went for a test drive and had a look, ... Again, they were bent. I straightened them again AND adjusted the shocks adjusting screw to 3/8 from closed and took her out again and the same damned thing.

I rebuilt the rear spring and I did measure the height and arch of the rear spring and it is within specs. I had to adjusted the arch on 3 out of the 10 leafs.

The shocks were purchased as a complete set Snyders part# A-18015-K

When I bought the car it had frozen front shocks and no rears installed so it possibly was an issue for the previous owner. The front spring had 1 leaf broken and was replaced with a new spring assembly. As I mentioned earlier, the rear has been rebuilt and measures to specs. I have completely rebuilt the chassis so I would think any past issues would be resolved.

Regards
Bill

Regardsd
Bill

Re: Brake Rod Interference
 

Some photos will help

Re: Brake Rod Interference
 

You should check the brake actuating arms. They are specific to the right or left side, and when put on the wrong side, it can result in what you are describing.

Re: Brake Rod Interference
 

FWIW When I bought my Tudor I had the same problem. Turned out in my case I had 1936 shocks.

Re: Brake Rod Interference
 

Yea we need pics - something aint right.