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1929closed cab · 08-23-2010, 09:25 PM

I have installed my rear brakes. The left side works fine when I push back on the brake lever...But the right brake shoe is already set as if the pedal is depressed when resting...If I pull the brake shoe lever forward it will then set the brake...Do I have something backwards?
Thanks

Colorado Greg · 08-23-2010, 11:18 PM

You must have something backwards. Both of the rear brake arms should be engauged by moving them towards the front of the car. Back off on the adjusters until the wheels turn freely, then move the arms to the front and it should engauge the brakes.

Preacher · 08-23-2010, 11:20 PM

I have an idea of what may be at fault, How about a picture of each side to help clear things up.

Patrick L. · 08-24-2010, 05:46 AM

The brake pedal pulls the brake rods for both front and rear.. The rods are not pushed..

TomW · 08-24-2010, 09:36 AM

Patrick L. is correct - It sounds as if the LEFT side is the one that is backward!

MAG · 08-24-2010, 11:33 AM

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Based on your description I think the Rear Brake Cam on the Left side is positioned incorrectly. Rotate it in the Rear Brake Camshaft 180 deg.

1929closed cab · 08-25-2010, 08:12 PM

Mag...Thanks much!! You were right...Left cam wrong....Brakes finally!!!!!

08-23-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
1929closed cab Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 16	Rear Brake Question I have installed my rear brakes. The left side works fine when I push back on the brake lever...But the right brake shoe is already set as if the pedal is depressed when resting...If I pull the brake shoe lever forward it will then set the brake...Do I have something backwards? Thanks

08-23-2010, 11:18 PM	#2
Colorado Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 241	Re: Rear Brake Question You must have something backwards. Both of the rear brake arms should be engauged by moving them towards the front of the car. Back off on the adjusters until the wheels turn freely, then move the arms to the front and it should engauge the brakes.

08-23-2010, 11:20 PM	#3
Preacher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 198	Re: Rear Brake Question I have an idea of what may be at fault, How about a picture of each side to help clear things up. __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is ... http://tcmafc.org/

08-24-2010, 05:46 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Rear Brake Question The brake pedal pulls the brake rods for both front and rear.. The rods are not pushed..

08-24-2010, 09:36 AM	#5
TomW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Florida Posts: 135	Re: Rear Brake Question Patrick L. is correct - It sounds as if the LEFT side is the one that is backward!

08-24-2010, 11:33 AM	#6
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 925	Re: Rear Brake Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Based on your description I think the Rear Brake Cam on the Left side is positioned incorrectly. Rotate it in the Rear Brake Camshaft 180 deg. __________________ I noticed the harder I work the luckier I get!

08-25-2010, 08:12 PM	#7
1929closed cab Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 16	Re: Rear Brake Question Mag...Thanks much!! You were right...Left cam wrong....Brakes finally!!!!!