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Old 04-16-2020, 12:45 PM   #7
Charlie Stephens
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Default Re: Adjusting Brakes for a 39 – 41 Ford

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Originally Posted by gvgehrig View Post
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.
Did you have the shoes arced to fit the drums? I once bought a set of relined shoes. They drums wouldn't go on. The problem was I had NOS drums and all of the companies doing relining assumed everyone would have drums out at least .030. I sent the shoes back and they arced them, after which it worked fine. May not be your problem but consider it if the drums won't go on.

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