The Ford Barn

tyler · 04-20-2013, 08:17 AM

Which way does the adjusting shaft face, longer, pointed end toward the outside or inside of car? Can't find a definitive picture anywhere. Thanks.

Confused in N.Y.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 04-20-2013, 08:25 AM

Think about it, it must match up to the slant of the adjuster. BTW, have you mic-ed each of the shafts to verify they are all the same exact length.

tyler · 04-20-2013, 08:32 AM

Thanks Brent. I figured that out about the time you posted your message and was just about to tell everyone to ignore my ignorant plea. I thank you again for the quick reply.

Enlightened in N.Y.

Patrick L. · 04-20-2013, 08:37 AM

I'd recommend a good repair manual, like Les Andrews, as there is quite a bit to good working mechanical brakes. They are fussy critters, everything needs to be right.

Mitch//pa · 12-24-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JtownJoe

Am I missing something? Why the suggestion of a PM?

They barn was hit with a spammer overnight ,replying to dozens of old threads bringing them to the top page. The spammer posts have all been deleted but since others replied afterwards such as ""post reported"" ""or should we PM and mess with this guy""" etc etc.. the topics are still at the front page because Ryan left those responses. . Your seeing the result of the after effects. The best thing to do is just report it without replying on the thread but that will never happen, most just don't get it.
Runnerbun had to announce over 15 times that he reported something

Now we'll see others replying to old threads as they have no idea what happened...

Hopefully he will take care of the rest but its a lot of extra work.

JtownJoe · 12-24-2016, 11:16 AM

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OK Mitch. Now it makes sense.
PS: Thanx for all of your very informative posts on the many issues that come up, from all of us, with our 85 year old cars, you and several others, that are actualy professionals in the business, yet tirelessly give advice and answer so many redundant post from newcomers really make this hobby possible for so many of us. Just hope you and your peers know how valuable all the replies are and how much they are appreciated!

captndan · 12-24-2016, 11:26 AM

The only thing 'quick' about model A brakes is they aren't.

04-20-2013, 08:17 AM	#1
tyler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Randolph N.Y. Posts: 105	Quick Help Needed On Brakes Which way does the adjusting shaft face, longer, pointed end toward the outside or inside of car? Can't find a definitive picture anywhere. Thanks. Confused in N.Y.

04-20-2013, 08:25 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,520	Re: Quick Help Needed On Brakes Think about it, it must match up to the slant of the adjuster. BTW, have you mic-ed each of the shafts to verify they are all the same exact length. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

04-20-2013, 08:32 AM	#3
tyler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Randolph N.Y. Posts: 105	Re: Quick Help Needed On Brakes Thanks Brent. I figured that out about the time you posted your message and was just about to tell everyone to ignore my ignorant plea. I thank you again for the quick reply. Enlightened in N.Y.

04-20-2013, 08:37 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Quick Help Needed On Brakes I'd recommend a good repair manual, like Les Andrews, as there is quite a bit to good working mechanical brakes. They are fussy critters, everything needs to be right.

12-24-2016, 11:16 AM	#6
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: Quick Help Needed On Brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) OK Mitch. Now it makes sense. PS: Thanx for all of your very informative posts on the many issues that come up, from all of us, with our 85 year old cars, you and several others, that are actualy professionals in the business, yet tirelessly give advice and answer so many redundant post from newcomers really make this hobby possible for so many of us. Just hope you and your peers know how valuable all the replies are and how much they are appreciated!

12-24-2016, 11:26 AM	#7
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Quick Help Needed On Brakes The only thing 'quick' about model A brakes is they aren't.