Re: 1928 533 Break Adjustment Issue
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Any suggestions are appreciated.
Posted on: 2020/4/3 18:43
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Re: 1928 533 Break Adjustment Issue
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What adjustment procedure are you using?
I'm not familiar with brakes quite that early, are they the Bendix/Perrot 3-shoe system? If so I have some technical literature which might prove useful.
Posted on: 2020/4/3 19:17
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With the brakes applied firmly the levers at the backing plate should be approaching vertical. As well the shoes should be centered in the drums with .0015 clearance optimal. If the drums are worn this result will not be attainable and a compromise required. The front cables on those cars are subject to fatigue where they pass through the chassis. They should be removed and inspected and the passage cleaned as it collects grit that wears through the cable. Inspect the suspension for loose spring u-bolts that will cause pull, as will a loose trunion, and spring shackle mounts. Inspect the wheel bearings for damage. A flat spot on a wheel bearing will cause irregular application and sudden pull. Worn king pins will do the same. Note as well, that a locking left rear wheel will cause a pull.
Posted on: 2020/4/4 7:25
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Owen:
Yes these are a three shoe system. Please see picture below...
Posted on: 2020/4/4 11:55
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Tim:
My drums were turned and trued last fall. I also had all of the shoes replaced and all of the components lubed/packed (where appropriate), new springs installed and all cables cleaned and inspected. The car stops reasonably straight (very little left pull) as long as I don't hit the brakes too hard. How much slack should be in the spring shackles? Right now I have about 1 to 2 inches. Thanks
Posted on: 2020/4/4 12:07
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I use these instructions when adjusting the brakes on my 633 which I suspect is the same as the 533. I have had good results however I have never succeeded in having the brakes pull up absolutely evenly under all conditions.
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/1929_BendixBrakesServiceBulletin.pdf These instructions are on this site, there is a lot of good information here.
Posted on: 2020/4/4 22:02
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I forgot one item. The brake cams have a top and bottom. If one is installed upside down that may be causing your problem. As well, the books all want really tight shoe to drum clearances, but that is for new drums which goes out the window after 90 years.
Posted on: 2020/4/5 0:26
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Tim:
Great doc. Thanks
Posted on: 2020/4/11 18:17
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Good Evening...You might also have a wheel bearing that is worn out more on one side than the other. Ernie in Arizona...around the corner and down the lane from David Packard!
Posted on: 2020/4/11 19:58
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