Using the brake adjutment tool

[austinsailor]

A friend loaned me his brake adjustment tool set. He's never used it and neither of us have any literature. Are there directions or pictures on the web?

I'm not even sure it's all there.

[Allan Parkhurst]

[Allan Parkhurst]

I sent instructions for the Ammco 1750 was that what you wanted? If you can't read all the instructions I will mail you a copy. I have one and it is very easy to use. Allan

[austinsailor]

Thanks a lot. I think either I am missing some parts, or this is a different tool. I planned to get pictures of what I have and post them to see if anyone can add to my confusion.

I do see how it is supposed to work, really about like I expected. My set has no micrometer tool with it, and it's still not clear how it is supposed to attach to the spindle/axle. I may just make a tool myself.

I thought I would take a front and rear drum off my parts truck and cut out a small place for a feeler gauge, but I found that my parts truck has different sized drums on the front. Might still work on the back. My 3 ton is made that way, with small inspection ports in the drum for a feeler gauge.

Edited October 25, 2009 by austinsailor

[Don Coatney]

My Arch Race Rival Pete (blueskies) Anderson sent me these photos several years ago. Follow this link...

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v65/DonCoatney/Brakes/Ammco/

[HanksB3B]

I noticed in our shop manuals a tool that did this function. I think it centers the brake shoe assembly and also (I hope) is able to shave-off excess brake lining material. I have a B3B and am wondering if this tool or the old one from our manual is available for purchase. Thanks in advance for letting me know.

Hank

[oldmopar]

This was put together by desoto1939 on the car side maybe it will help

1st one is ammco 1750 2nd link is Miller tool

http://oldmopar.com/p15/BrakeTool/ammco_1750.html

http://oldmopar.com/p15/BrakeTool/BrakeTool2H.html

[austinsailor]

The miller is what I have. I'm not home now, but I think I can make it work now that I see what the parts are for.

Thanks very much for posting the link.

It'll Probably be the weekend before I get back on it, but I'll post some results when it happens.

I'm excited now - I can finally set the brakes correctly on my 40 sedan, too!

[desoto1939]

Austin<

If you need any help with setting up the Miller MTC19 tool please feel free to contact me. It is not hard to setup but I am avilable if you have questions.

I live near Phila, PA

Rich HArtung

Desoto1939@aol.com

484-431-8157

[austinsailor]

With the help of several people here I now understand how to use the Miller tool. It took about an hour to clean it up and lub things so it was in working order, but I just did my first brake and it worked great. This is probably the first time I have had a brake adjusted correctly on one of these, and I've messed with a few over the years.

So, thanks for all the help and information. Now I just need to get back to the shop and do the other 3.

[desoto1939]

Austin:

I am glad that the miller tool worked to solve your brake adjustement. The tool does all of the work for you and takes out all ogf the guess work. Glad that the powerpoint on the tool help with the setup on the miller MTC19

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[austinsailor]

Thanks for the assistance.

Rich also had a good idea. My friend won't sell the tool, although he's never used it, doesn't know how and it's set in his machine shop for probably 30 years. He will let me use it. Rich suggested I leave a note in the box with my contact information and saying I wanted to buy it. If it ever is going to be disposed of, hopefully I'll get contacted. And unless I borrow it again, it'll probably not see the light of day until that happens.

Gene

[desoto1939]

Austin:

I was glad that I could get you start on the job and this is what the hobby is all about. Pass on the knowledge that you have to someone else. Eyerone needs to assistance and if you have some knowledge on a topic then give it to someone else.

Rich Hartung