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nkaminar · 05-29-2021, 10:55 AM

I think Bob has the correct method. Ford said not to adjust the rod lengths. They may have gotten changed over the life of the car so check to make sure that the 15 degree angle is maintained in front and that back ones have the correct angle (what is it?). Adjust for a slight drag then one click looser. Road test. If it pulls loosen the adjusters on that side one click and try again. Check for uniform temperature on the drums. If adjusted correctly the brakes should be firm and not mushy. If the pedal feels soft then not all brakes are working together.

Once the rods are set they should not be changed.

05-29-2021, 10:55 AM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,921	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment I think Bob has the correct method. Ford said not to adjust the rod lengths. They may have gotten changed over the life of the car so check to make sure that the 15 degree angle is maintained in front and that back ones have the correct angle (what is it?). Adjust for a slight drag then one click looser. Road test. If it pulls loosen the adjusters on that side one click and try again. Check for uniform temperature on the drums. If adjusted correctly the brakes should be firm and not mushy. If the pedal feels soft then not all brakes are working together. Once the rods are set they should not be changed. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.