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kimlinh · 04-23-2017, 06:35 PM

I took my 1929 fordor out for its first drive after a long restoration. The first ride is really fun after years of restoring the car, however I do have some problems that I would like some help on. My car wanders badly. I have played with toe in and tightened the steering box (two tooth). This helped a little but the car still wanders from side to side instead of tracking in a straight line. The other problem is the brakes. They are bad. I have cast Iron drums. The lining I used was something I bought years ago. What is the best lining to use on a Model A ? Do the brake improvement Kits sold by most part houses help much? Any advise is much appreciated

04-23-2017, 06:35 PM	#1
kimlinh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Middlebury,Connecticut Posts: 100	First Drive Problems I took my 1929 fordor out for its first drive after a long restoration. The first ride is really fun after years of restoring the car, however I do have some problems that I would like some help on. My car wanders badly. I have played with toe in and tightened the steering box (two tooth). This helped a little but the car still wanders from side to side instead of tracking in a straight line. The other problem is the brakes. They are bad. I have cast Iron drums. The lining I used was something I bought years ago. What is the best lining to use on a Model A ? Do the brake improvement Kits sold by most part houses help much? Any advise is much appreciated