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steve hackel · 10-31-2015, 10:17 PM

To any of you that have installed the front kit from Ted, I have a real "stupid" sort of question.....
When installing the parts, the bottom roller pin is turned around so the large pin head is on the outside and the small end with the cotter pin is on the inside. If the head of the roller pin no longer touches the top edge of the
original roller pin tracks, are the tracks even necessary on the backing plates?

With the top spring removed, and the kit properly installed - what function would the tracks be performing with Teds' kit? What am I missing here?

As always, Thanks!

Tom Wesenberg · 11-01-2015, 03:35 AM

I thought that's where the 4 sided adjustment pin came into play?

wmws · 11-01-2015, 08:26 AM

On the fronts the roller track is not used. The larger rollers fit into the half moon shaped plate that comes with the kit.

Del in NE Ohio · 11-01-2015, 08:31 AM

The track will provide maintain the vertical alignment of the operating pin and wedge. Without, the wedge assy can move inboard, although a small distance. Also, the wedge stud needs a certain amount of material thickness to mount properly (backing plate + wedge). Obviously, I am referring to the front brakes. The four sided adjustment pin is used only on the rear brakes. Keep the track in place.

john in illinois · 11-01-2015, 09:19 AM

He posts often on the V8 forum.

John

jhowes · 11-01-2015, 09:39 AM

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Forever 4, what do you mean by did everyone get educated. Did i miss something?

10-31-2015, 10:17 PM	#1
steve hackel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midlothian illinois Posts: 468	A Flathead Ted kind of question To any of you that have installed the front kit from Ted, I have a real "stupid" sort of question..... When installing the parts, the bottom roller pin is turned around so the large pin head is on the outside and the small end with the cotter pin is on the inside. If the head of the roller pin no longer touches the top edge of the original roller pin tracks, are the tracks even necessary on the backing plates? With the top spring removed, and the kit properly installed - what function would the tracks be performing with Teds' kit? What am I missing here? As always, Thanks!

11-01-2015, 03:35 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: A Flathead Ted kind of question I thought that's where the 4 sided adjustment pin came into play?

11-01-2015, 08:26 AM	#3
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: A Flathead Ted kind of question On the fronts the roller track is not used. The larger rollers fit into the half moon shaped plate that comes with the kit.

11-01-2015, 08:31 AM	#4
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 467	Re: A Flathead Ted kind of question The track will provide maintain the vertical alignment of the operating pin and wedge. Without, the wedge assy can move inboard, although a small distance. Also, the wedge stud needs a certain amount of material thickness to mount properly (backing plate + wedge). Obviously, I am referring to the front brakes. The four sided adjustment pin is used only on the rear brakes. Keep the track in place.

11-01-2015, 09:19 AM	#5
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,220	Re: A Flathead Ted kind of question He posts often on the V8 forum. John

11-01-2015, 09:39 AM	#6
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: A Flathead Ted kind of question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Forever 4, what do you mean by did everyone get educated. Did i miss something?