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sethkestenbaum · 05-28-2012, 01:22 PM

I just spent a few hour straightening the rear brake rods on my 1929 Phaeton and then trying to adjust all four rods/brakes to perform correctly.

- At 25 MPH, how long should it take to bring a Model A to a full stop (distance wise what is "typical")?

- Do I need to worry if my car's brakes are not producing a "skid" on a paved road if I hit the brakes hard (but aren't standing on them)?

I adjusted the brakes using the Les Andrews "brake stick" method. Any input/thoughts/suggestions would be great. I want to get the car's brakes working optimally.

Thanks - Seth

05-28-2012, 01:22 PM	#1
sethkestenbaum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 632	Brake Adjustment Question I just spent a few hour straightening the rear brake rods on my 1929 Phaeton and then trying to adjust all four rods/brakes to perform correctly. - At 25 MPH, how long should it take to bring a Model A to a full stop (distance wise what is "typical")? - Do I need to worry if my car's brakes are not producing a "skid" on a paved road if I hit the brakes hard (but aren't standing on them)? I adjusted the brakes using the Les Andrews "brake stick" method. Any input/thoughts/suggestions would be great. I want to get the car's brakes working optimally. Thanks - Seth Last edited by sethkestenbaum; 05-28-2012 at 07:15 PM.