Wayf 51 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 So, can someone give me a blow-by-blow description of how to adjust the external contracting emergency brake ('51 Wayfarer). Manual is a bit vague in spots. Many thanks. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plyroadking Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm not sure there is a correct way to do it. I start on passenger side and tighten the bolt until a heavy piece of paper will just slide between the drum and the lining right under the bolt. Then I'll tighten up the "T" bolt until the lower half of the drum rubs on lining. Then I'll tighten the upper half limiter until the paper just slides between the top half of the lining and the drum. Then I'll go back to the "T" bolt and tighten till the paper just slides between the lower half of the drum and lining. I'll paper check it everywhere and make little adjustments as needed then put the safety wire back on the passenger side bolt. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium_jon Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Awesome @plyroadking, that is easier to understand than the service manual. My son replaced the cable for me, but I told him I'd adjust the brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayf 51 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks, plyroadking, for breaking down the process: and I agree, medium_john, that plyroadking's explanation is clearer than the manual's. Thanks to both of you. I'm on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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