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Dream38v8 · 01-28-2019, 09:56 AM

I've owned my '38 for almost 3 years. Great fun. Lately when I apply the brakes the car pulls to the right. I believe I need to adjust the brakes, but have never worked on mechanical brakes. Where do I start?

Charlie ny · 01-28-2019, 10:06 AM

In my humble opinion get the FORD procedure, it's in Polyprints or the actual printing,
not hard to find. Just as important is procuring brake shoe floaters, floaters allow the shoes to center themslves inside the drums.

Charlie ny

Newc · 01-28-2019, 09:47 PM

Also those brakes originally had some what soft friction material... modern material can be hard... I have a set of new shoes with the soft material for $50 plus ship from Oregon. Newc

J Franklin · 01-28-2019, 11:55 PM

Get the reference material, then open things up to get a good look and familiarization before starting to replace or adjust anything. Then you are ready to start having some hobby fun.

ford38v8 · 01-29-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Newc

Also those brakes originally had some what soft friction material... modern material can be hard... I have a set of new shoes with the soft material for $50 plus ship from Oregon. Newc

Newc, Good to talk with you today. Yes, those are '37 shoes, woven. Excellent shoes to stop you on a dime! I don't have need for them, but if I did, that price is a steal! Good luck to you.

JSeery · 01-30-2019, 07:34 AM

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You will also need a hub puller for the rear hubs if you are wanting to get inside to the shoes.

Planojc · 01-30-2019, 09:46 AM

Brake wedge adj. on the backing plate on the drivers side. Adjust clockwise until you feel a slight drag when spinning the wheel.

01-28-2019, 09:56 AM	#1
Dream38v8 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 4	1938 Deluxe Mechanical Brake Adjust I've owned my '38 for almost 3 years. Great fun. Lately when I apply the brakes the car pulls to the right. I believe I need to adjust the brakes, but have never worked on mechanical brakes. Where do I start? __________________ Ray '38 Deluxe Fordor

01-28-2019, 10:06 AM	#2
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 1938 Deluxe Mechanical Brake Adjust In my humble opinion get the FORD procedure, it's in Polyprints or the actual printing, not hard to find. Just as important is procuring brake shoe floaters, floaters allow the shoes to center themslves inside the drums. Charlie ny

01-28-2019, 09:47 PM	#3
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,484	Re: 1938 Deluxe Mechanical Brake Adjust Also those brakes originally had some what soft friction material... modern material can be hard... I have a set of new shoes with the soft material for $50 plus ship from Oregon. Newc

01-28-2019, 11:55 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: 1938 Deluxe Mechanical Brake Adjust Get the reference material, then open things up to get a good look and familiarization before starting to replace or adjust anything. Then you are ready to start having some hobby fun.

01-30-2019, 07:34 AM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1938 Deluxe Mechanical Brake Adjust Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You will also need a hub puller for the rear hubs if you are wanting to get inside to the shoes. Last edited by JSeery; 01-30-2019 at 07:51 AM.

01-30-2019, 09:46 AM	#7
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 846	Re: 1938 Deluxe Mechanical Brake Adjust Brake wedge adj. on the backing plate on the drivers side. Adjust clockwise until you feel a slight drag when spinning the wheel.