The Ford Barn

scar · 04-19-2015, 12:13 PM

I bought new rods for the front as my originals were looking pretty worn.
The originals had been extended by about 1 1/4 inches.
I set the new ones at 51 7/16 like the book says but they wouldn't connect to the actuating arm. I backed the adjusting wedge off as far it will let me so I could connect the rod. That puts the arm straight up instead of the 15º forward and the wheel is still dragging slightly.
I read the Mechanics Handbook, but I'm still not sure what I need to do to fix the problem.

04-19-2015, 12:13 PM	#1
scar Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Morganfield, KY Posts: 33	Brake rods on an early 28 sedan I bought new rods for the front as my originals were looking pretty worn. The originals had been extended by about 1 1/4 inches. I set the new ones at 51 7/16 like the book says but they wouldn't connect to the actuating arm. I backed the adjusting wedge off as far it will let me so I could connect the rod. That puts the arm straight up instead of the 15º forward and the wheel is still dragging slightly. I read the Mechanics Handbook, but I'm still not sure what I need to do to fix the problem.