Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2024, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
Re: Rear brake woes
First of all, let me say how much I appreciate the folks who've taken the time to try to help me with my problem. But I'm still stumped. I tried turning the adjusting wedge back to make sure it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
Re: Rear brake woes
One more question for nkaminar while I'm trying to figure out how to spread the shoes with the springs on. Do I need to remove the cam and flip it end for end, or just rotate it 180 degrees while...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
Re: Rear brake woes
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I turned the adjusting wedge counterclockwise to its stop before starting to put the drum back on. That's not the problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2024, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
Re: Rear brake woes
Here's another picture with the brake drum on as far as it will go. When I try to push the brake lever back, it expands the shoes further and won't go all the way back.
If I push the lever all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
Rear brake woes
I'm installing rear brakes after getting them back from Snyder's, completely rebuilt. I removed the radius rods to make it easier. I positioned the service brake lever forward to clear the fork in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 373
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 373
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2023, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 628
Ebrake springs left or right
How do you tell which is left and which is right? When installed, is the hook pointing toward the front or rear? What happens if you get them on backwards?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2023, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 998
Re: problems instaling rear brake drum
You're right about the adjusting wedge being all the way out. I spoke to Snyder's and they agreed. I'll wait until everything is back together and then tighten things up if need be. Thanks for your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2023, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 998
Re: problems instaling rear brake drum
Thanks for your help.
I disconnected the rod to the emergency brake lever, and that allowed me to slide the drum on. It fits fine and turns easily. But I still can't get the adjusting wedge to turn....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2023, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 998
Re: problems instaling rear brake drum
Snyder's rebuilt my backing plate, relined service brake shoes and emergency brake band. They installed my hub on a new brake drum and arched the shoes to the drum.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2023, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 998
problems instaling rear brake drum
I'm trying to install my right rear brake drum on my '30 coupe. The whole setup was just rebuilt by Snyder's. I had difficulty getting the drum on over the shoes, then remembered I'd had to pull on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 483
Emergency brake actuating lever problem
I'll try to explain my problem one more time. I'm trying to put the emergency brake actuating lever on the shaft that comes through the backing plate. As received assembled from Snyder's, the keyway...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2023, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Re: Installing rebuilt rear backing plate
Ttfor the comments. I ended up removing the radius rods, which made some things easier, had to remove the brake shoes to get the cam out and oriented the right way.
Now, I'm trying to put on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Re: Installing rebuilt rear backing plate
I'm working on the left rear, the only one back from Snyder's so far.It's not the brake lever, but the service brake lever that's the problem. I haven't got to the e brake lever yet. The backing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Installing rebuilt rear backing plate
Hi--
Got my rear brakes done by Snyder's. I can snake the service brake lever through the radius rod, but it's in the wrong position, and I can't make the lever rotate to the upright position where...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 810
Re: Stoplight switch problem
The rod appears to be straight, hard to tell for sure lying under the car. I notice the end with the clevis is threaded, allowing adjustment. The switch contacts are open when the rod inside the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 810
Stoplight switch problem
I replaced the cross shaft bushings. The stoplight switch got messed up and the rod inside broke. I installed a new switch, but the stoplight is on all the time. The mushroom head on the actuating...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2021, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Re: slide lock questions
I ended up removing the door latch from the door. The part in the door latch that slides to lock the handle (shown in Bob C's picture) was stuck (90 years worth of gunk). 30 minutes in a chemical...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2021, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Re: slide lock questions
Follow up to my previous questions:
When the lock is mounted on the door, it doesn't want to slide to the left (toward the edge of the door). It appears to be hitting on something. I can't see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2021, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Re: slide lock questions
Thanks for the picture. Check out these pictures of my repro lock. It doesn't look quite the same as the one in your picture. Let me know what you think. What do I need to do to make it work? ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2021, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
Apparently, the screws provided with the repro door handle were too long and binding against the spring-loaded latch when turned all the way in. Shortening them made it work okay. Thanks to all for...
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