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adileo · 08-26-2019, 05:05 PM

Hi guys

In the 5-6 years since the purchase of my 39 coupe, I’ve put about 12k miles on it. I’m thinking I would like to adjust the rear brakes (front are disc).

Am I correct, this adjustment is all done with the upper bolt shown in pic?

Also am I correct that (with emergency brake off) I would tighten one side till I can’t turn wheel then back off till I can turn - then repeat procedure on the other shoe (same wheel)?

V8COOPMAN · 08-26-2019, 07:02 PM

Andy...Click the link below for a comprehensive "how to" on adjusting '39 thru '41 brakes the correct way. DD

http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/brakeadj

petehoovie · 08-26-2019, 07:20 PM

VIDEO - How To Adjust Early Ford Hydraulic Brakes with Wide 5 Drums > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_XofkYjLc

adileo · 08-26-2019, 07:21 PM

DD thanks hope all is well.

this is the part I (red) believe is what I was referring to;

adileo · 08-26-2019, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petehoovie

VIDEO - How To Adjust Early Ford Hydraulic Brakes with Wide 5 Drums > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_XofkYjLc

Perfect thanks so much!!!

adileo · 08-28-2019, 06:08 PM

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Hi guys

Ok adjusted brakes with assist from video. Went well...

Follow up question. While up on lift and examining lower brake pins I noticed that the front shoe driver side pin/dot (see attached) was facing in. In reading directions, this position for starting adjustment process. Is this an indication shoe is not centered properly?

alchemy · 08-29-2019, 11:01 AM

It might mean that shoe is very thick and is fully adjusted at that point. Or, it could be wrong, but if it stops nicely I'd leave it as-is. Check them again in a year.

supereal · 08-29-2019, 03:25 PM

Brakes should not be adjusted with the shoe mounting bolts. Use the eccentric adjusters lower on the backing plate, the ones with the 11/16 heads. As you have a combination of disc and shoe brakes, I assume you have a proportioning valve between the front and rear brakes, and hopefully a dual master cylinder for safety.

adileo · 08-29-2019, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supereal

Brakes should not be adjusted with the shoe mounting bolts. Use the eccentric adjusters lower on the backing plate, the ones with the 11/16 heads. As you have a combination of disc and shoe brakes, I assume you have a proportioning valve between the front and rear brakes, and hopefully a dual master cylinder for safety.

I do thanks

08-26-2019, 07:02 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,184	Re: Sanity check 39 rear brakes Andy...Click the link below for a comprehensive "how to" on adjusting '39 thru '41 brakes the correct way. DD http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/brakeadj __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-26-2019, 07:20 PM	#3
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 10,145	Re: Sanity check 39 rear brakes VIDEO - How To Adjust Early Ford Hydraulic Brakes with Wide 5 Drums > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_XofkYjLc

08-29-2019, 11:01 AM	#7
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 890	Re: Sanity check 39 rear brakes It might mean that shoe is very thick and is fully adjusted at that point. Or, it could be wrong, but if it stops nicely I'd leave it as-is. Check them again in a year.

08-29-2019, 03:25 PM	#8
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Sanity check 39 rear brakes Brakes should not be adjusted with the shoe mounting bolts. Use the eccentric adjusters lower on the backing plate, the ones with the 11/16 heads. As you have a combination of disc and shoe brakes, I assume you have a proportioning valve between the front and rear brakes, and hopefully a dual master cylinder for safety.