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BillCNC · 04-08-2018, 04:22 PM

Hey All,

I was adjusting my brakes yesterday and noticed that my rear brake rods are being bent by making contact with my shocks. I straightened them both and went for a test drive and had a look, ... Again, they were bent. I straightened them again AND adjusted the shocks adjusting screw to 3/8 from closed and took her out again and the same damned thing.

I rebuilt the rear spring and I did measure the height and arch of the rear spring and it is within specs. I had to adjusted the arch on 3 out of the 10 leafs.

The shocks were purchased as a complete set Snyders part# A-18015-K

When I bought the car it had frozen front shocks and no rears installed so it possibly was an issue for the previous owner. The front spring had 1 leaf broken and was replaced with a new spring assembly. As I mentioned earlier, the rear has been rebuilt and measures to specs. I have completely rebuilt the chassis so I would think any past issues would be resolved.

Regards
Bill

Regardsd
Bill

160B · 04-08-2018, 04:33 PM

Some photos will help

Bill G · 04-08-2018, 06:05 PM

You should check the brake actuating arms. They are specific to the right or left side, and when put on the wrong side, it can result in what you are describing.

Tacoma Bob · 04-08-2018, 08:45 PM

FWIW When I bought my Tudor I had the same problem. Turned out in my case I had 1936 shocks.

SeaSlugs · 04-08-2018, 09:11 PM

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Yea we need pics - something aint right.

04-08-2018, 04:22 PM	#1
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Brake Rod Interference Hey All, I was adjusting my brakes yesterday and noticed that my rear brake rods are being bent by making contact with my shocks. I straightened them both and went for a test drive and had a look, ... Again, they were bent. I straightened them again AND adjusted the shocks adjusting screw to 3/8 from closed and took her out again and the same damned thing. I rebuilt the rear spring and I did measure the height and arch of the rear spring and it is within specs. I had to adjusted the arch on 3 out of the 10 leafs. The shocks were purchased as a complete set Snyders part# A-18015-K When I bought the car it had frozen front shocks and no rears installed so it possibly was an issue for the previous owner. The front spring had 1 leaf broken and was replaced with a new spring assembly. As I mentioned earlier, the rear has been rebuilt and measures to specs. I have completely rebuilt the chassis so I would think any past issues would be resolved. Regards Bill Regardsd Bill

04-08-2018, 04:33 PM	#2
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Brake Rod Interference Some photos will help __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

04-08-2018, 06:05 PM	#3
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,045	Re: Brake Rod Interference You should check the brake actuating arms. They are specific to the right or left side, and when put on the wrong side, it can result in what you are describing.

04-08-2018, 08:45 PM	#4
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: Brake Rod Interference FWIW When I bought my Tudor I had the same problem. Turned out in my case I had 1936 shocks.

04-08-2018, 09:11 PM	#5
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Brake Rod Interference Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yea we need pics - something aint right. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

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