Jim Shepard Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 :confused:Well, I went to do a minor adjustment the other day and couldn't figure out where the adjustment screw was. I've read several manuals and looked at pictures (which are all of the outside with the drum off) and it sounds pretty simple. My problem is I can't see the screw or bolt or whatever it is I'm supposed to adjust. Can someone direct me or post a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 They are on the backing plate at about 3 and 9 oclock. I believe they take a 3/4 wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 The first simple brake adjustment I think you can get in master cylinder pedal nut & yoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 :confused:Well, I went to do a minor adjustment the other day and couldn't figure out where the adjustment screw was. I've read several manuals and looked at pictures (which are all of the outside with the drum off) and it sounds pretty simple. My problem is I can't see the screw or bolt or whatever it is I'm supposed to adjust. Can someone direct me or post a photo? Here is what they look like on my 1933. I imagine they will be similar on the later cars. (Sorry about all the "undercoatney".) http://www.ply33.com/Repair/brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 The first simple brake adjustment I think you can get in master cylinder pedal nut & yoke. Be really careful with that one: A smidgen too long and you'll block the relief port and the brakes will lock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (Sorry about all the "undercoatney".) Sorry? You should be proud:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks Tod. That's what I was looking for. My backing plate looks the same and I thought those were the right bolts but they also looked a lot bigger than I was expecting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_MN Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Jim, The operative word in that picture is "minor" The guys who worked in a shop back then had two methods for adjusting the brakes. 1. is to use a tool to make the shoes match the brake drum, and the other was to 2. adjust and remove drum and repeat as many times as needed. I have no idea who figured out that the main adjustment was inside the drum. I now have disks on the front and no longer contend with them stupid brakes. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Jim,The operative word in that picture is "minor" The guys who worked in a shop back then had two methods for adjusting the brakes. 1. is to use a tool to make the shoes match the brake drum, and the other was to 2. adjust and remove drum and repeat as many times as needed. I have no idea who figured out that the main adjustment was inside the drum. I now have disks on the front and no longer contend with them stupid brakes. Dennis Here is a picture of a major adjustment with Ammco 1750 tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Is that tool even available any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Is that tool even available any more? You can find them on ebay all the time- 2 of them on ebay right now. Prices on them are starting to stall too! I've seen them sell for $500.00 or more! Way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Is that tool even available any more? Jim, Drive your truck up here sometime and we can use mine on your brakes. Reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 OR.......buy this one and save on the gas to drive up here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Antique-Brake-Gage-1750-AMMCO-Chrysler-Desoto-Dodge_W0QQitemZ160295870870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item255260e196&_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 OR.......buy this one and save on the gas to drive up here.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Antique-Brake-Gage-1750-AMMCO-Chrysler-Desoto-Dodge_W0QQitemZ160295870870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item255260e196&_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116 Yikes!!! He's pretty proud of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yeah man...he's so proud of it he doesn't really want to sell it I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Be really careful with that one: A smidgen too long and you'll block the relief port and the brakes will lock up. YesTodFitch,this occurred with my 1944 military GMC truck too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxieforme2 Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 For that price one could buy a whole project already adjusted. Jim Masters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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