The Ford Barn

vincent · 03-30-2022, 01:59 PM

I made a little fixture to machine my oversize brake shoes for the new drums that I got from Newc - thanks mate!
Under each end of the shoes there is a small screw with locknut in the disc. Thus I can make fine adjustments to position the shoes to center them to the disc.
Anyhow - with a sharp tool it is easy to machine the shoes to the correct diameter for perfect contact right from the start.
What a joy when fitting the shoes and adjusting - no drag on the drums and instant braking when the pedal is pushed.

Lawrie · 03-30-2022, 03:21 PM

what a good idea,
thanks Lawrie

petehoovie · 03-30-2022, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vincent

I made a little fixture to machine my oversize brake shoes for the new drums that I got from Newc - thanks mate!
Under each end of the shoes there is a small screw with locknut in the disc. Thus I can make fine adjustments to position the shoes to center them to the disc.
Anyhow - with a sharp tool it is easy to machine the shoes to the correct diameter for perfect contact right from the start.
What a joy when fitting the shoes and adjusting - no drag on the drums and instant braking when the pedal is pushed.

Flathead Fever · 03-30-2022, 05:11 PM

What a great idea!

I'm going to an estate sale on Friday because one of the photos shows a crusty Ammco brake shoe grinder. I doubt anybody will know what it is. Forty-years ago we had one at work until Osha made it a $5000.00 fine if you were caught with one in your shop.

petehoovie · 03-30-2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Flathead Fever

What a great idea!

I'm going to an estate sale on Friday because one of the photos shows a crusty Ammco brake shoe grinder. I doubt anybody will know what it is. Forty-years ago we had one at work until Osha made it a $5000.00 fine if you were caught with one in your shop.

Lawson Cox · 03-30-2022, 08:30 PM

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Neat old machine.

mcgarrett · 03-30-2022, 09:10 PM

I have one of those AAMCO brake machines too, along with parts for another one. Ain't skeeered of no OSHA!!

mcgarrett · 03-30-2022, 09:11 PM

...make that, AMMCO!!

Karl · 04-04-2022, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgarrett

I have one of those AAMCO brake machines too, along with parts for another one. Ain't skeeered of no OSHA!!

I agree but you probably should be scared of inhaling asbestosis as you grind the shoes which is why the the machines were banned - Make sure you wear a good respirator . -Mesotheiloma is not a great cancer to get -Karl

03-30-2022, 03:21 PM	#2
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,728	Re: make the 34 front brakes work what a good idea, thanks Lawrie

03-30-2022, 08:30 PM	#6
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,119	Re: make the 34 front brakes work Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Neat old machine. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

03-30-2022, 09:10 PM	#7
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,551	Re: make the 34 front brakes work I have one of those AAMCO brake machines too, along with parts for another one. Ain't skeeered of no OSHA!!

03-30-2022, 09:11 PM	#8
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,551	Re: make the 34 front brakes work ...make that, AMMCO!!