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Originally Posted by nkaminar
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.
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Don't you have to set the 15 with the pill first?
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Originally Posted by nkaminar
Ford advised to turn the adjusters in until the wheels start to drag and then turn them one notch out.
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I was pretty sure the service manual said turn in to drag then back out 2-3 clicks.
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Originally Posted by nkaminar
Check the free movement of all the brake parts. The shafts for the brake arms should turn freely and not be excessively loose in the bushings. Grease helps.
The shoes should move out easily when the brake lever is moved. Check this with the drums removed. If there is binding, correct that.
Check the condition of all the parts. The wedges in the front should be in good condition. Check that there is adequate lining on the brake shoes. Check the condition of the drums. If they are stamped steel, replace with cast iron. Check the fit of the shoes in the drums. They should make full contact.
Check that the shoes are centered. There are tools available to check this that come with instructions.
If the shoe linings are glazed, take some 80 grit sandpaper and remove the glaze.
Good luck with your project and be sure to report back with you success.
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Thanks I'll be checking everything more.