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Bill Lee/Virginia · 05-29-2014, 06:08 PM

Can FlatHead Ted's Brake Floaters be adjusted using the "Brake Pedal Adjusting Board" as shown in Les Andrews' Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook, page 2-4 and 2-5?

If not, how is the best way to adjust the floating brakes?

Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

jerry shook · 05-29-2014, 06:57 PM

Go on flathead ted"s site and there is a video that will show you how. They are the best thing you could put on your a. Like having disc brakes.

Tom Endy · 05-29-2014, 07:22 PM

I have Flathead's floater system on my Vic, all four wheels, including what he calls "pin" on the back wheels. I used Bratton's shoe centering tool on the back wheels to set the pins. I used a notched stick to adjust the brake rods. I originally had then set for the fronts coming in slightly ahead of the rears. I recently readjusted the brakes using the stick to have the rears come in slightly ahead of the fronts. This is the way Henry ordered them and I think I like them this way better.

Tom Endy

Arlen · 05-30-2014, 02:29 AM

To answer your question... Yes. The board sitting on the floor pressing down the pedal still works great. Mafca also sells a cd showing how to install the floaters. Pretty good watch.

roccaas · 05-30-2014, 06:46 AM

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You can always email Ted. Do it before YOU go to bed. By the time HE's awake in NZ, you'll have your answer back.

05-29-2014, 06:08 PM	#1
Bill Lee/Virginia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 295	Adjusting FlatHead Ted's Brake Floaters Can FlatHead Ted's Brake Floaters be adjusted using the "Brake Pedal Adjusting Board" as shown in Les Andrews' Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook, page 2-4 and 2-5? If not, how is the best way to adjust the floating brakes? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

05-29-2014, 06:57 PM	#2
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Re: Adjusting FlatHead Ted's Brake Floaters Go on flathead ted"s site and there is a video that will show you how. They are the best thing you could put on your a. Like having disc brakes.

05-29-2014, 07:22 PM	#3
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,168	Re: Adjusting FlatHead Ted's Brake Floaters I have Flathead's floater system on my Vic, all four wheels, including what he calls "pin" on the back wheels. I used Bratton's shoe centering tool on the back wheels to set the pins. I used a notched stick to adjust the brake rods. I originally had then set for the fronts coming in slightly ahead of the rears. I recently readjusted the brakes using the stick to have the rears come in slightly ahead of the fronts. This is the way Henry ordered them and I think I like them this way better. Tom Endy

05-30-2014, 02:29 AM	#4
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: Adjusting FlatHead Ted's Brake Floaters To answer your question... Yes. The board sitting on the floor pressing down the pedal still works great. Mafca also sells a cd showing how to install the floaters. Pretty good watch. __________________ DMAFC

05-30-2014, 06:46 AM	#5
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: Adjusting FlatHead Ted's Brake Floaters Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You can always email Ted. Do it before YOU go to bed. By the time HE's awake in NZ, you'll have your answer back. __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!