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05-31-2018, 01:08 PM | #1 |
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brake adjustment
Been working on my '29 brakes. Got a lot more pedal now but also a slight pull to the right.
1. What does this pull indicate ? Which brakes are unevenly adjusted ? 2. What adjustments do I need to make to get rid of this pull. I appreciate your help as I am a novice. Thanks. |
05-31-2018, 01:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: brake adjustment
if the car pulls to the right its 1 of 2 things:
1: right side adjusted too tight (not likely unless you smell burning brake shoe or a temp gun or the back of your hand cant be held against the lugs/drum after a short drive) 2: left side not tight enough - both problems generally in the front wheels (make sure the arms at the wheels are 15* tilted forward with the slack taken up before connecting the brake rods) Should be able to spin the wheel with ever so slight scuffing drag noise then using your hand lock it up tight with the brake arm straight up and down. Arms should be equal on both sides. could possibly be a 3rd thing - does it pull on a flat level smooth parking lot?
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06-01-2018, 05:44 AM | #3 |
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Re: brake adjustment
Like SeaSlugs said.
If the car seems to pull right without noticeable pull the of the steering wheel then the problem should be in the rear. If the steering wheel is affected then the trouble is probably in the front. A click or 2 with the adjuster will probably fix it. Like a click looser on the right and a click tighter on the left. Or, 2 clicks tighter on the left. Some combination that will keep a slight drag/scuff when spinning the tires should work. |
06-01-2018, 12:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: brake adjustment
Here's a good You Tube video for you to glean from. Chap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMizfaKHXVQ |
06-01-2018, 05:46 PM | #5 |
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Re: brake adjustment
Gentlemen.
Not trying to be a rebel but I do many brakes jobs and am known for my brake work in particular as is a guy like Randy Gross, and that video is a way on how NOT to adjust them properly. Release the brake rods at the front rods and rears at cross shaft. Adjust your wedges first for a slight drag and back off one or two if necessary. Then adjust your brake rods with a helper or brake pedal spacer wooden or otherwise. Not all youtube stuff out there is good information with all due respect. Larry shepard |
06-01-2018, 06:06 PM | #6 |
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Re: brake adjustment
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06-01-2018, 10:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: brake adjustment
[QUOTE=SeaSlugs;1635598]agreed, video is not the best. [QUOTE]
I also agree that this video is not correct at all. Look at Les Andrews book. It has a very good explanation of how to adjust brakes. My Opinion, Chris W. |
06-02-2018, 08:32 AM | #9 |
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Re: brake adjustment
The Ford method is explained in the Ford Service Bulletins.
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