Jim Shepard Posted July 21, 2009 Report 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
Young Ed Posted July 21, 2009 Report 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
Fernando Mendes Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 The first simple brake adjustment I think you can get in master cylinder pedal nut & yoke. Quote
TodFitch Posted July 21, 2009 Report 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
TodFitch Posted July 21, 2009 Report 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
Don Coatney Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 (Sorry about all the "undercoatney".) Sorry? You should be proud:D Quote
Jim Shepard Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report 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
Dennis_MN Posted July 22, 2009 Report 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
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 22, 2009 Report 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
Jim Shepard Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Posted July 22, 2009 Is that tool even available any more? Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 22, 2009 Report 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
Reg Evans Posted July 22, 2009 Report 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
Reg Evans Posted July 22, 2009 Report 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
Merle Coggins Posted July 22, 2009 Report 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
Reg Evans Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Yeah man...he's so proud of it he doesn't really want to sell it I guess. Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted July 23, 2009 Report 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
moxieforme2 Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 For that price one could buy a whole project already adjusted. Jim Masters Quote
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