1950 Custom Eight brakes
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when adjusting the brakes to run them in do I rotate the wheel up or down?
Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 2016/10/4 13:53
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Re: 1950 Custom Eight brakes
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My procedure for adjusting brakes is to tighten the adjustment star wheel with a brake adjusting tool until I cannot move the wheel then back off the adjustment until the wheel can be turned without the brakes dragging, or with just a very light drag. You should end up with the same number of clicks to loosen the adjustment on each side, but not necessarily the same front to back. I rotate the wheel as if the car is going forward, but it probably does not make any difference. Others here may do it differently. Hope this helps.
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Posted on: 2016/10/4 15:31
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thanks all
Posted on: 2016/10/6 15:21
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Re: 1950 Custom Eight brakes
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The front and rear brakes should adjust the same. The difference between front and rear is the inside diameter if the wheel cyl which will not affect adjustment, and the width of the shoes/drums which are about 1/4" wider in front. This also will not affect adjustment.
If you emergency brake cables might affect adjustment if they are seized.
Posted on: 2016/10/6 16:16
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