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Bob from Northport · 12-01-2023, 09:30 AM

Have been disassembling the front brakes for cleaning and painting. In the photo, the is a funny bolt and a large washer on the right side of the backing plate that is loose and turns freely. Can anyone tell me what it is for???
Center right of the photo

KULTULZ · 12-01-2023, 03:09 PM

Get a couple of cold ones, sit back and read through this url -

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=242471

Bob from Northport · 12-01-2023, 06:13 PM

Kultulz,
I read the entire content of that information. Do you mean that the washer/bolt is some type of eccentric for adjusting the shoes?? I took the RF apart today, and that bolt was tight.. But the LF was very loose. I see you posted a photo near the end of that information showing the same washer bolt on the backing plate

KULTULZ · 12-01-2023, 06:54 PM

Yes, an eccentric used to properly adjust the brake shoe.

Were you able to read the pages from the WSM?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

The 1954 FORD had the eccentric on the secondary shoe and an adjustable anchor pin.

The 1955 FORD had the eccentric on the primary show with a fixed anchor pin.

REVELATION AND ADDENDUM -

It just dawned on me that we are talking MERC, not FORD ...

The MERC 1954/55 CHASSIS CATALOG shows parts usage for 1954 only on the MERC.

Do you have a 1954 MERC WORKSHOP MANUAL?

https://www.detroitironis.com/1954-1...anuals-cd.html

Bob from Northport · 12-01-2023, 11:44 PM

Yes. I have every manual I could find on my 54 Mercury

KULTULZ · 12-02-2023, 10:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob from Northport

Yes. I have every manual I could find on my 54 Mercury

Check the section on front brakes and see what it says. It should be the same as 1954 FORD but I would want to be sure. Yours should also have the adjustable anchor so that will need to be done also.

Source of replacement shoes?

Bob from Northport · 12-02-2023, 12:38 PM

The shoes on the front are nearly new. I am going to replace the spring set. Do you have a source for new shoes?? I'll read the section on front shoes when I get to my shop today.
Thanks!!!!

KULTULZ · 12-02-2023, 01:01 PM

New (or exchange) shoes are not lined correctly.

IMO, one needs to send them off and have then relined with many optional lining materials choices if the shoe tables are serviceable.

Same on hydraulic parts (wheel cylinders), they can be saved.

ONE SOURCE - https://whitepost.com/

EXCITING FORDBARN EXPOSE' (Fr.) ON BOX STORE FRONT BRAKE LININGS -

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314448

Why Correct Lining Length(s) Is Important -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STGclG0w8vA

ventport · 12-05-2023, 09:12 PM

Brake and Equipment in Minneapolis can reline clutch and brake shoes, make hoses and e-brake cables.

KULTULZ · 12-14-2023, 04:30 PM

I forgot to mention -

If having relined at a quality shop, if you include the drum inner diameter(s), they can arc-grind the shoes to fit the drum properly. Saves a whole lot of break-in time and stretched seat covers.

KULTULZ · 01-09-2024, 01:03 PM

Never did answer the man's question ...

The only two sources of brake hardware I would trust would be either RAYBESTOS or CENTRIC.

12-01-2023, 09:30 AM	#1
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	54 Mercury front brake question Have been disassembling the front brakes for cleaning and painting. In the photo, the is a funny bolt and a large washer on the right side of the backing plate that is loose and turns freely. Can anyone tell me what it is for??? Center right of the photo __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan Last edited by Bob from Northport; 02-05-2024 at 08:22 PM.

12-01-2023, 03:09 PM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question Get a couple of cold ones, sit back and read through this url - https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=242471

12-01-2023, 06:13 PM	#3
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question Kultulz, I read the entire content of that information. Do you mean that the washer/bolt is some type of eccentric for adjusting the shoes?? I took the RF apart today, and that bolt was tight.. But the LF was very loose. I see you posted a photo near the end of that information showing the same washer bolt on the backing plate __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

12-01-2023, 11:44 PM	#5
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question Yes. I have every manual I could find on my 54 Mercury __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

12-02-2023, 12:38 PM	#7
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question The shoes on the front are nearly new. I am going to replace the spring set. Do you have a source for new shoes?? I'll read the section on front shoes when I get to my shop today. Thanks!!!! __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

12-02-2023, 01:01 PM	#8
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question New (or exchange) shoes are not lined correctly. IMO, one needs to send them off and have then relined with many optional lining materials choices if the shoe tables are serviceable. Same on hydraulic parts (wheel cylinders), they can be saved. ONE SOURCE - https://whitepost.com/ EXCITING FORDBARN EXPOSE' (Fr.) ON BOX STORE FRONT BRAKE LININGS - https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314448 Why Correct Lining Length(s) Is Important - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STGclG0w8vA __________________ *** - MULTI-VEHICLE SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - Multi-vehicle transmission fluids are becoming more and more popular in the marketplace. Oil marketers design these fluids for a wide range of automatic transmission types. While they are not licensed by any specific auto manufacturer ... ??? ... enough said ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order) Last edited by KULTULZ; 12-02-2023 at 01:09 PM. Reason: THE USUALY - ADVANCED CRS

12-05-2023, 09:12 PM	#9
ventport Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St Paul MN Posts: 36	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question Brake and Equipment in Minneapolis can reline clutch and brake shoes, make hoses and e-brake cables.

12-14-2023, 04:30 PM	#10
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question I forgot to mention - If having relined at a quality shop, if you include the drum inner diameter(s), they can arc-grind the shoes to fit the drum properly. Saves a whole lot of break-in time and stretched seat covers. __________________ *** - MULTI-VEHICLE SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - Multi-vehicle transmission fluids are becoming more and more popular in the marketplace. Oil marketers design these fluids for a wide range of automatic transmission types. While they are not licensed by any specific auto manufacturer ... ??? ... enough said ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

01-09-2024, 01:03 PM	#11
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	Re: 54 Mercury front brake question Never did answer the man's question ... The only two sources of brake hardware I would trust would be either RAYBESTOS or CENTRIC. __________________ *** - MULTI-VEHICLE SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - Multi-vehicle transmission fluids are becoming more and more popular in the marketplace. Oil marketers design these fluids for a wide range of automatic transmission types. While they are not licensed by any specific auto manufacturer ... ??? ... enough said ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)