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Old Redneck · 10-07-2017, 07:41 AM

I need to adjust the brakes on the 32 and whats the correct way to have a good brake.

DavidG · 10-07-2017, 08:36 AM

Follow the procedure laid out in the '32 Service Bulletins of which inexpensive reproductions are available and a must-have for any owner of an original or restored '32 Ford.

Old Redneck · 10-07-2017, 08:49 AM

Thank you Dave. We had to come home Thursday. My wife Mother very bad. Hopice will take over today. She 92 and had a good life.

Old Redneck · 10-07-2017, 08:56 AM

Where do one buy the Service Bulletins any way Dave? I just check with the V-8 store not listed.

corvette8n · 10-07-2017, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Redneck

Thank you Dave. We had to come home Thursday. My wife Mother very bad. Hopice will take over today. She 92 and had a good life.

So sorry to hear that, spend as much time with your mother-in-law as you can.

Bob C · 10-07-2017, 10:56 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Service Bulletins. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...7391662&sr=1-3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-1935-19...ZWu~RK&vxp=mtr

Bob

DavidG · 10-07-2017, 10:59 AM

We had to leave on Thursday as well as I was getting worse, not better. It was a smart move as I was diagnosed with pneumonia in my right lung. I'm on the mend now.

Sorry we weren't able to get together, but your time is better spent with your family now.

Check Amazon for the 1932 Service Bulletins. There are two copies available there now starting at $21.19 for a new one. They are full size and have a orange-red cover.

6lucky13 · 10-07-2017, 11:26 AM

This may be helpful.

Charlie Stephens · 10-07-2017, 01:42 PM

Check out Faxon's Auto Literature, http://www.faxonautoliterature.com They used to have the best prices but I haven't checked recently.

Charlie Stephens

FlatheadTed · 10-07-2017, 01:57 PM

Since the 32 brakes are pretty much like a Model A read up on the A site

DavidG · 10-07-2017, 02:02 PM

The problem with the combined '32-'37 reprint version is that its contents are reduced in size by nearly one half which makes many of the illustrations' information difficult to impossible to see.

That's why I recommend the '32 only reprint as it is in its full original size. I just bought one on eBay for my Grandson as he received a '32 Model B pickup basket case for his 16th birthday.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-07-2017, 02:04 PM

The best thing you can do with mechanical brakes is to first go through the complete system and eliminate any/all worn parts. Install shoes with woven linings and brake floaters at each wheel. Then follow the adjustment proceedures as posted here or in service bulletins.

Bob C · 10-07-2017, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidG

The problem with the combined '32-'37 reprint version is that its contents are reduced in size by nearly one half which makes many of the illustrations' information difficult to impossible to see.

That's why I recommend the '32 only reprint as it is in its full original size. I just bought one on eBay for my Grandson as he received a '32 Model B pickup basket case for his 16th birthday.

David, the 1932-37 ones I linked above are 8.5x11 aren't those full size??

Bob

DavidG · 10-07-2017, 06:55 PM

Bob,

You're right, that's full size. The book was originally produced in about half that size hardbound and that's what I was referring to. That change plus being softbound is a big improvement

super flat · 10-07-2017, 08:39 PM

I have a brake tester tool that works pretty good ( see pictures ) and it will be for sale if someone is interested. Gary

10-07-2017, 07:41 AM	#1
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,909	What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes I need to adjust the brakes on the 32 and whats the correct way to have a good brake.

10-07-2017, 08:36 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes Follow the procedure laid out in the '32 Service Bulletins of which inexpensive reproductions are available and a must-have for any owner of an original or restored '32 Ford.

10-07-2017, 08:49 AM	#3
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,909	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes Thank you Dave. We had to come home Thursday. My wife Mother very bad. Hopice will take over today. She 92 and had a good life.

10-07-2017, 08:56 AM	#4
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,909	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes Where do one buy the Service Bulletins any way Dave? I just check with the V-8 store not listed.

10-07-2017, 10:56 AM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Service Bulletins. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...7391662&sr=1-3 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-1935-19...ZWu~RK&vxp=mtr Bob

10-07-2017, 10:59 AM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes We had to leave on Thursday as well as I was getting worse, not better. It was a smart move as I was diagnosed with pneumonia in my right lung. I'm on the mend now. Sorry we weren't able to get together, but your time is better spent with your family now. Check Amazon for the 1932 Service Bulletins. There are two copies available there now starting at $21.19 for a new one. They are full size and have a orange-red cover.

10-07-2017, 01:42 PM	#9
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes Check out Faxon's Auto Literature, http://www.faxonautoliterature.com They used to have the best prices but I haven't checked recently. Charlie Stephens

10-07-2017, 01:57 PM	#10
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,700	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes Since the 32 brakes are pretty much like a Model A read up on the A site __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

10-07-2017, 02:02 PM	#11
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes The problem with the combined '32-'37 reprint version is that its contents are reduced in size by nearly one half which makes many of the illustrations' information difficult to impossible to see. That's why I recommend the '32 only reprint as it is in its full original size. I just bought one on eBay for my Grandson as he received a '32 Model B pickup basket case for his 16th birthday.

10-07-2017, 02:04 PM	#12
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes The best thing you can do with mechanical brakes is to first go through the complete system and eliminate any/all worn parts. Install shoes with woven linings and brake floaters at each wheel. Then follow the adjustment proceedures as posted here or in service bulletins. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

10-07-2017, 06:55 PM	#14
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: What the best way to adjust mechanical brakes Bob, You're right, that's full size. The book was originally produced in about half that size hardbound and that's what I was referring to. That change plus being softbound is a big improvement

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