Re: Noisy brakes 1936 1401

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2019/6/19 20:47:34

I wouldn't suspect the springs based solely on their age. My '34 has essentially the same brake system as your car; I've driven it extensively over the last 55+ years, more than 40,000 miles and the brakes still have the same springs and brake performance is excellent. Examine you springs closely, compare wheel to wheel, check for discoloration, perhaps rig up some sort of tension test. Sure it would be nice to have new ones, but a failing one should be easy enough to identify.

If no one comes along and posts the major adjustment procedure for 1936 Eight, tomorrow I'll add the 1934 procedure which should be the same, the only difference is that the '34 has driver-adjustable power boost. And it's in the Service Letters which you can review on this site.

PS - left-click for better image.

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