05-24-2021, 12:15 PM
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31 brakes
Hi guys, maybe a little help here. I'm gonna adjust the brakes on my 31 Roadster for the 1st time. should i just follow the Les Andrews guide lines or would you guys have some tips for me.. the car sits on a back yard buddy lift as of right now. do i jack it up , and put 4 stand under the axels or do i do 1 wheel at a time?? thanks and every one have a Great Memorial Day Weekend ...The Hooch
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05-24-2021, 01:09 PM
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Re: 31 brakes
Follow the Ford instructions. Do not change the rod lengths. For each wheel, turn in the adjuster until the wheel starts to drag then out 2 clicks. Then go for a test drive. If the car pulls to one side, turn out one click on that side and test again.
Drive to town and back and then measure the brake drum temperatures with an IR thermometer. Side to side should be within 15 degrees but front to back can be more depending on if the rear brakes are working harder as Ford designed them to do.
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05-24-2021, 10:04 PM
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Re: 31 brakes
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05-25-2021, 10:16 AM
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Re: 31 brakes
Whats a backyard buddy? I've adjusted on a level concrete drive way ! A click or two tighter then go for a drive, Enjoy!
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05-25-2021, 10:46 AM
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Re: 31 brakes
I do as everyone else suggested. I check the temp on all four wheels after driving a little.
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05-25-2021, 12:35 PM
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Re: 31 brakes
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If so could you post a pic, I'm having some trouble getting mine to hook-up right. I'm putting all new brake rods on
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Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B Last edited by burner31; 05-25-2021 at 12:36 PM. Reason: More info |
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05-25-2021, 01:52 PM
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Re: 31 brakes
a back yard buddy is an American made 4 post lift
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05-29-2021, 06:05 PM
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Re: 31 brakes
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quality made, and most of all, probably the safest lift on the market.
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05-30-2021, 06:50 AM
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Re: 31 brakes
I follow the brake adjustment instructions in the Ford Service Bulletins - p.202, I believe. Simple and no block of wood needed.
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