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Old 08-26-2019, 05:05 PM   #1
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Default Sanity check 39 rear brakes

Hi guys

In the 5-6 years since the purchase of my 39 coupe, I’ve put about 12k miles on it. I’m thinking I would like to adjust the rear brakes (front are disc).

Am I correct, this adjustment is all done with the upper bolt shown in pic?

Also am I correct that (with emergency brake off) I would tighten one side till I can’t turn wheel then back off till I can turn - then repeat procedure on the other shoe (same wheel)?
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Old 08-26-2019, 07:02 PM   #2
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Default Re: Sanity check 39 rear brakes

Andy...Click the link below for a comprehensive "how to" on adjusting '39 thru '41 brakes the correct way. DD


http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/brakeadj
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VIDEO - How To Adjust Early Ford Hydraulic Brakes with Wide 5 Drums > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_XofkYjLc
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Default Re: Sanity check 39 rear brakes

DD thanks hope all is well.

this is the part I (red) believe is what I was referring to;
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Old 08-26-2019, 07:37 PM   #5
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VIDEO - How To Adjust Early Ford Hydraulic Brakes with Wide 5 Drums > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_XofkYjLc
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Hi guys

Ok adjusted brakes with assist from video. Went well...

Follow up question. While up on lift and examining lower brake pins I noticed that the front shoe driver side pin/dot (see attached) was facing in. In reading directions, this position for starting adjustment process. Is this an indication shoe is not centered properly?
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It might mean that shoe is very thick and is fully adjusted at that point. Or, it could be wrong, but if it stops nicely I'd leave it as-is. Check them again in a year.
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Brakes should not be adjusted with the shoe mounting bolts. Use the eccentric adjusters lower on the backing plate, the ones with the 11/16 heads. As you have a combination of disc and shoe brakes, I assume you have a proportioning valve between the front and rear brakes, and hopefully a dual master cylinder for safety.
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Brakes should not be adjusted with the shoe mounting bolts. Use the eccentric adjusters lower on the backing plate, the ones with the 11/16 heads. As you have a combination of disc and shoe brakes, I assume you have a proportioning valve between the front and rear brakes, and hopefully a dual master cylinder for safety.
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