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Old 03-22-2021, 08:02 PM   #3
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Default Re: Comprehesive howto for brakes?

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Originally Posted by nkaminar View Post
Others will chime in and help. Here is my input.

Ford adjusted the lengths of the rods at the factory and advised in the service bulletins that they were not to be changed in length by the dealer or owner. If needed they could be adjusted to a specific length by then not touched again. This is contrary to a lot of instructions found on the web and other places. All brake adjustments were to be made by the brake adjusters.

I have checked the length of my rods to provide the correct angle of the levers, for instance 15 degrees forward at the front, and then not touch the lengths.

Ford advised to turn the adjusters in until the wheels start to drag and then turn them one notch out. .
And that's why you should not take your instruction from someone on you tube.
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