12-13-2021, 04:56 PM | #1 |
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Ford A brakes
I'm working on the '31 brakes: front actuating arms are straight up vs 15 deg fwd. I have Ford A Mechanics Vol. 1. Do I need Vol 2 to shed light on the way to adjust this??
thanks in advance Tom Allan |
12-13-2021, 05:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: Ford A brakes
Tom, in a nutshell you need more than what will be in Volume 1 or 2. What you need to determine is if the operating pin (A-2075) is the correct length (7.250"), -or whether the operating wedge (A-2050) is to factory spec, or if the shoe rollers (A-2023) are worn. There is a 0.002" tolerance on the roller and it should be 1.250" in diameter with a 0.4390" hole. For most people, these braking systems are more complicated to return them to factory specifications than what is realized.
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12-13-2021, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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Re: Ford A brakes
There's some recent post on this very subject. Search this thread function top of page.
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12-13-2021, 07:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: Ford A brakes
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When you are done the car should stop in 25 feet or less at 20 mph and not pull to one side or the other. Some people use Flat Head Ted kits in the front as they provide a floating action, but if the stock brakes are 100% they will stop the car well.
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