Brake adjustment
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Kenner,La.
Auto adjusters
1962 Fords had the first self adjusters if my memory is correct. I found that turning the adjuster wheel to the point that the wheel is locked and then backing off 10 clicks usually sets the primary adjustment. This works for non self adjusting brakes also.
Non self adjusting brakes requires the brake spoon to be pried up and self adjusting brakes require the spoon to pry down to tighten the brakes to lock up.
I will never forget the first time I replaced brakes on a Ford with self adjusters. I first thought that I would never be able to put them back together. The old mechanic at my Dad’s shop bailed me out, again.
Non self adjusting brakes requires the brake spoon to be pried up and self adjusting brakes require the spoon to pry down to tighten the brakes to lock up.
I will never forget the first time I replaced brakes on a Ford with self adjusters. I first thought that I would never be able to put them back together. The old mechanic at my Dad’s shop bailed me out, again.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Newton Illinois
when later re adjusting I just tighten until I hear a scrape of the shoe on the drum
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