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freak · 03-22-2021, 04:15 PM

1930. My brakes are very weak. I tried to adjust them with the service manual and I still get very weak brakes. I have watched Paul Shinn's adjustment video and I think I'll run out of rod before I get them tight enough. Surely because of inexperience with these mechanical brakes. I don't know what to look for as far as worn components. Not sure the arms on the backing plate are adjusted. Can they be adjusted? Maybe drums are warped? Really need to get these working better but don't know where to start. Seems like starting out by adjusting rods is not good unless everything else is adjusted. Need help!

03-22-2021, 04:15 PM	#1
freak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pemberville, Ohio Posts: 457	Comprehesive howto for brakes? 1930. My brakes are very weak. I tried to adjust them with the service manual and I still get very weak brakes. I have watched Paul Shinn's adjustment video and I think I'll run out of rod before I get them tight enough. Surely because of inexperience with these mechanical brakes. I don't know what to look for as far as worn components. Not sure the arms on the backing plate are adjusted. Can they be adjusted? Maybe drums are warped? Really need to get these working better but don't know where to start. Seems like starting out by adjusting rods is not good unless everything else is adjusted. Need help!