Ted's Brake Floater Kit review

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by 38 coupe

Ford's 37-38 cable operated brakes are technically full floating already. My experience is all the parts on the backing plate need to be in good condition with no observable wear….

And therein lies the rub. Pun intended. The wedge, being subjected to constant pressure and friction, is the weak point. The wedge system of adjustment is eliminated with the use of floaters, being replaced with a Bendix type of star adjuster, operated by a brake spoon.