Parking Brake Equalizer Position?
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5th Wheeling
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Parking Brake Equalizer Position?
Hi, I have a '49 F-1 and am rebuilding the whole parking brake system.
My question is - What is the function for the adjustable slot in the equalizer and what position is it suppose to be tightened down in. Any information what be appreciated. Thanks! Kevin
My question is - What is the function for the adjustable slot in the equalizer and what position is it suppose to be tightened down in. Any information what be appreciated. Thanks! Kevin
Laughing Gas
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If we are talking of the same slot, the bolt that fits in the slot has a shoulder on it so when tightened down, the bracket is still able to slide in the slot. It is not for making any manual adjustments. The only adjustments near that piece is for lengthening or shortening the two rear brake cables.
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If we are talking of the same slot, the bolt that fits in the slot has a shoulder on it so when tightened down, the bracket is still able to slide in the slot. It is not for making any manual adjustments. The only adjustments near that piece is for lengthening or shortening the two rear brake cables.
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5th Wheeling
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So, it should be able to pivot freely. right?
Laughing Gas
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Yes, it should be able to pivot freely.
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Logistics Pro
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It is hard to find good info on that system but I think that it has been covered pretty well on this forum. It's a common source of confusion. You can search by "part brake". Her is but one:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post16623696
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post16623696
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I replied to that linked thread, but thought I'd put it here too. Could one of you who has the shouldered bolts please measure them carefully and post the dimensions and diameters? I'm sure we can come up with a new alternative. For one thing, it appears a bushing could be slid over a standard bolt to make the shoulder.
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