Rear brake adjustment

[Mad Mac]

Thanks everyone, especially Jim/GA whose suggestions demonstrate considerable experience with Model A brake issues.

In answer to Bobbader: No the brake rod has not been shortened. The only reason why I re-lined the service brakes on that wheel was because it was the only one with grease on the brake linings. All the others are OK.

Attached are two photos, taken after assembling everything onto the backing plate but before attaching the brake drum. I don't want to remove the brake drum to check it again, as I am sure that everything was assembled correctly on the backing plate, as per Les Andrews' book. Please note that I temporarily disconnected the "C" from the e-brake shaft to more easily attach its return-spring (this is not relevant to the service brake issue).

I have now made the brake-adjusting board as suggested, and my next move will be to use it to try to solve the service-brake problem.