Re: 1940 Brake Adjustment

Posted by Joe Santana On 2012/8/13 14:29:43

Turned drums and brake shoes have only 3,000 miles. I'm not leaking fluid anywhere.

I will use all this help to get the brakes adjusted and that wheel sealed.

Tim, I'll check the position of the untouched eccentric on the left front wheel, to approx how it should be on the right one, and readjust.

Vaughn said the right front, which is out of adjustment, is riding on a ridge, so when I apply the brakes it feels like the pedal is high, but when I put pressure on the pedal, it drops down to where the pedal was normally before I tried to adjust (monkeyed with) it. The shoe is finding its rightful place.

And thanks for the cues. We probably slapped too much grease on that bearing, but the seal could be old.

I'll get a Handi-Packer. I have wheel bearing grease.

Depending on availability and cost, I prob should replace both front seals together.

West, The photos are a big help. I'll look for a seal driver, too.

Imagine, a couple years ago when I started in earnest, I just had a pair of pliers.

We'll see how it goes tonight. Also running the test on my vacuum advance. Then on to the carburetor. Take your hands off your eyes.