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Old 09-07-2021, 02:33 AM   #21
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Do you know how to back off the adjuster? It's that star wheel near the bottom on the link. Put a screwdriver blade through the slot in the backplate and rotate the star wheel so it shortens the link.
Then the drum should come off.
Use the right side as a pattern so you can see what should be happening.
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Old 09-07-2021, 11:32 AM   #22
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Check the keft front brake for leaks if the car is pulling to the left.
If the vehicle pulls to the left, the right side front brakes are the problem.
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Maybe it's the camera, but that whole brake assembly looks rotated to the rear too much. The wheel cylinder should be parallel to the top of the grease shield, too.
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If you don't have pliers grab the extended part at right angles with vice grips, two hand s right pulls left holds
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Old 09-08-2021, 03:42 PM   #25
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Maybe it's the camera, but that whole brake assembly looks rotated to the rear too much. The wheel cylinder should be parallel to the top of the grease shield, too.
F-1 and F-100 backing plates are clocked to the rear on the spindles to permit the brake hose to clear the top kingpin boss on the spindles.
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Old 09-10-2021, 03:37 PM   #26
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New issue. completed installation of front brakes, new 11" shoes , new wheel cylinders, re-surfaced drums.
new seals.... now drum will not fit back on... adjuster is cranked all the way down.

What do you think went wrong..?
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Old 09-10-2021, 03:46 PM   #27
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new photo of install....
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Old 09-10-2021, 04:05 PM   #28
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new photo of install....
I start out by putting the adjuster in properly. Sometimes it is fun learning about unfamiliar stuff.
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Old 09-10-2021, 04:15 PM   #29
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Good catch rich B. It's good when the solution is simple. This is a good illustration of the power of a photograph. Without that we would all be going down the overly thick lining route.
JT: You will observe when fitted correctly the spring rests on the star wheel hence stopping it from moving unintentionally.
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Old 09-10-2021, 04:27 PM   #30
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you guys have made my day, thanks for your input, learning as I go....

Have a grateful day!

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Old 09-10-2021, 04:40 PM   #31
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You're welcome, Jim. That's what we come here for.
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Old 09-10-2021, 04:51 PM   #32
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That is an example of why it is a good idea to only do one side at a time, so you have an example of what goes where.
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That is an example of why it is a good idea to only do one side at a time, so you have an example of what goes where.
But; that takes all the fun out of it.
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Old 09-11-2021, 01:49 PM   #34
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But; that takes all the fun out of it.
I know, I tend to take things apart, than get distracted (for a long time!) and then it becomes a puzzle!!
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Old 09-15-2021, 02:54 PM   #35
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Now bleeding brakes, back bleed fine, front, nothing, no fluid coming through, lines seem to be alright, new brake cylinder appears to be dry on fluid, MC has fluid, I did something wrong.....
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Old 09-15-2021, 03:36 PM   #36
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I'd do yourself a favor and invest a few dollars in a set of speed bleeders.
Will make your life way easier bleeding the brakes.
They're 3/8-24 on the F1......... SB3824L
I believe those are the ones on my 48 truck.

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