brake equalizer cross shaft

[d.j. moordigian]

Originally Posted by moasew

Hi Bob:

Do you have this for sale? I've ordered AR drums (same front and back)
from Mel(Randy Gross) but am wondering if I should order the newer drums to accept the separate emergency brake providing I can get the other parts required. Do I need a totally different backing plates for the rear? What other parts do I need to make the transition to separate E brake and keep the lever on the left.

Thanks

Wilfred

I think you need to figure out which wheels you want to run. There's
a bunch of parts that don't work together...

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by mrtexas

Sure that isn't a bubba fix part?

See page 298 of the Service Bulletins.

Bob

[Ron in Quincy]

Another important part of the floating brake system is the socket springs that are installed in the socket at the inside of the cross shafts; the springs keep outward tension on the cross shafts ; this should stop the rattle.
When setting up the brake rods insert a small wood block on both sides of the cross shafts on the outside brackets to hold the cross shafts in the center of the brackets; now adjust the brake pedal rod so the cross shaft ends are vertical; then adjust the length of the brake rods with out the return spring attached to the frame, be sure to pull the built in free play out of the rear brake rods; when complete attach return springs to the frame, remove small wooden blocks at cross shaft brackets.
Assuming you have good brake shoe lining and have adjusted brake shoes in each wheel you should have good brakes, 60 percent on the rear and 40 percent on the front.

Good motoring,

Ron

[dcas8]

I know this is an old thread but any help would be appreciated.

Do the cross shaft brackets appear to be original with someone adding split bushings at some point?

The driver's side cross shaft has approximately 1/8" left to right movement. The passenger side shaft has no movement. Would that indicate that the socket spring is missing on the driver side?

It's hard to tell in the photo but the U-Joint housing socket seems to be bent upward on the driver's side. Is there any way to correct that or should I let it be?

[nkaminar]

From an engineering standpoint the early equalizer brakes are interesting. It was designed to apply equal pull on all 4 brake rods. If the brakes and rods are adjusted correctly the ends of the cross shafts should be in the middle of the brackets so that they can move fore and aft to apply equal force on the rods. Either the mechanics did not understand the system or it did not work as designed because Ford went to the fixed cross shafts. If the brakes are adjusted correctly on the later cars the car stops well and straight.

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[31Tudor]

It would appear that you have later style brackets, with a split bushing, put on the original shafts. The picture above shows the proper bracket, which there is also not a bushing utilized.

[dcas8]

Yes, mine do appear to be later straps especially after comparing them to the flat portion of the upper strap. I appreciate everyone's help.

[Benson]

About the early 28 Bracket (brake cross shaft frame) A-2478-A which is no longer being manufactured:

Yes these are different from later ones.

Berts has original ones available.

www.modelastore.com

[dcas8]

Thanks. I have to give Bert's a call. In the meantime I painted the newer style straps and put in new bushings. I also installed the springs that go into the U-Joint housing sockets that were non-existent.