Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by JWL On 2022/4/28 13:07:47

Joe, your brake drums may have a slot on the outside. The slot is to insert a feeler gauge to measure the gap between the brake shoes and the drum surface. I forget the clearance, but it may be around .010". Also, I think Ross Miller has a video on doing a major brake adjustment (maybe on YouTube). Using the slot and feeler gauge may also be covered in the shop manual. Getting the esenteric adjusted correctly to center the shoes to the drums is important. Good luck.