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gvgehrig · 04-16-2020, 11:08 AM

Thanks KGS. These are the instructions I used. Item 2 will not work for me; in this position, I cannot get the drum on. Once on, I cannot turn to this position as there is not enough movement in the cam. From reading the instructions (both), I get the impression there should be a firm "feel" for setting the shoe in the drum. Adjusting the top does not get the response indicated in the instructions. I cannot "back off a bit" to free the drum. Also, 3(a) says the direction of the turn is "VERY" important. This has me very concerned because I cannot maintain just that direction and get the shoe to set. Thanks. I know it sounds simple, and it may be simple once I figure it out. Right now, it's just not working for me as described.

04-16-2020, 11:08 AM	#5
gvgehrig Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 23	Re: Adjusting Brakes for a 39 – 41 Ford Thanks KGS. These are the instructions I used. Item 2 will not work for me; in this position, I cannot get the drum on. Once on, I cannot turn to this position as there is not enough movement in the cam. From reading the instructions (both), I get the impression there should be a firm "feel" for setting the shoe in the drum. Adjusting the top does not get the response indicated in the instructions. I cannot "back off a bit" to free the drum. Also, 3(a) says the direction of the turn is "VERY" important. This has me very concerned because I cannot maintain just that direction and get the shoe to set. Thanks. I know it sounds simple, and it may be simple once I figure it out. Right now, it's just not working for me as described.