Re: A Tale of Two Patricians
Posted by Packard Don On 2019/6/6 20:54:57
I went to Napa a few days ago and picked up new front wheel cylinders and hoses, and finally started getting them installed today. However, things I used to be able to do without even thinking about it I can no longer recall. For example, when adjusting brakes, I seem to recall that they are adjusted until snug, then backed off but how snug and how many clicks to back off?
Not actually doing any restoration yet but just trying to get the car roadable once again. It already runs nicely but safety things like the brakes need to be done and I got the kit today for the Treadlevac so will see how far I can get on that. This used to be an every-day driver so had gotten all new wheel bearings, brakes etc. many years ago and driven only a few thousand miles but the brakes at least are no longer save from decades of being parked. The shoes, though, are excellent. Of course, even if I get these things done, no road-testing yet since I've not yet removed the column to free up the shifter.
By the way, does anyone have the Napa part number handy for the rear brake cylinders?
Update: As Ross mentioned down in #87, I had the orange and yellow springs reversed so the first photo is how NOT to do it and the second is the correct way.
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Not actually doing any restoration yet but just trying to get the car roadable once again. It already runs nicely but safety things like the brakes need to be done and I got the kit today for the Treadlevac so will see how far I can get on that. This used to be an every-day driver so had gotten all new wheel bearings, brakes etc. many years ago and driven only a few thousand miles but the brakes at least are no longer save from decades of being parked. The shoes, though, are excellent. Of course, even if I get these things done, no road-testing yet since I've not yet removed the column to free up the shifter.
By the way, does anyone have the Napa part number handy for the rear brake cylinders?
Update: As Ross mentioned down in #87, I had the orange and yellow springs reversed so the first photo is how NOT to do it and the second is the correct way.
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