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tintin · 09-12-2017, 11:15 AM

Hello. I am a new member and a new owner of a 1929 Ford Model A Coupe in the Kalamazoo, MI area.

I have to adjust the brakes and have looked at various videos on how to do it. With the adjustment nuts turn in all the way, the wheels are still not locking. I think the next thing is to adjust the brake rods.

I will lift the car using hydraulic jack under the differential and the front axle and then place jack stands. Should I be putting the jack stands under the axle or on the frame? I have 4 2-ton jack stands which can extend up to 17".

Am I on the right path to adjust the brakes?

09-12-2017, 11:15 AM	#1
tintin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 22	Placement of jack stands Hello. I am a new member and a new owner of a 1929 Ford Model A Coupe in the Kalamazoo, MI area. I have to adjust the brakes and have looked at various videos on how to do it. With the adjustment nuts turn in all the way, the wheels are still not locking. I think the next thing is to adjust the brake rods. I will lift the car using hydraulic jack under the differential and the front axle and then place jack stands. Should I be putting the jack stands under the axle or on the frame? I have 4 2-ton jack stands which can extend up to 17". Am I on the right path to adjust the brakes?

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