The Ford Barn

Russell Reay · 12-07-2021, 05:10 PM

Just finished installing left rear brake assembly--all new parts except shoes. Shoes are nearly new--woven linings, lots of material above the rivets. With the adjusting wedge backed off all the way, the (new) drum barely contacts the shoes. With the e-brake band in place, the drum goes on hard, and it takes effort to turn it when the axle nut is tight (NOT torqued yet). If this were a newer brake set-up (1940s+) I would just run it as-is knowing that the lining would quickly wear in so the drum would spin freely. BUT, being a model A should I sand the e-brake band so it turns freely before torquing the axle nut and adjusting the brakes?

12-07-2021, 05:10 PM	#1
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 460	E brake drags Just finished installing left rear brake assembly--all new parts except shoes. Shoes are nearly new--woven linings, lots of material above the rivets. With the adjusting wedge backed off all the way, the (new) drum barely contacts the shoes. With the e-brake band in place, the drum goes on hard, and it takes effort to turn it when the axle nut is tight (NOT torqued yet). If this were a newer brake set-up (1940s+) I would just run it as-is knowing that the lining would quickly wear in so the drum would spin freely. BUT, being a model A should I sand the e-brake band so it turns freely before torquing the axle nut and adjusting the brakes?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode