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Klattu1929 · 02-05-2026, 10:56 AM

After reading the various comments here is my take. This would pretty much be an adjustment procedure after going through the brake system. So the 15 degree front arms would be set, hopefully. then set all rods to red book (Ford)spec. Then start adjusting for wheel spin/drag with car jacked. Obviously you don't want full power braking with the pedal on the floor. If you need to adjust rod length to achieve proper braking, adjust them, but, you have to be mindful when adjusting the rods of upsetting the proper geometry of the design. That being said if rods require a huge amount of adjustment outside of spec rather than a bit of tweeking, then maybe there is an underlying problem. What is the saying, "You can't legislate common sense"

02-05-2026, 10:56 AM	#53
Klattu1929 Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Washington State Posts: 94	Re: Brake adjustments, stick or no stick After reading the various comments here is my take. This would pretty much be an adjustment procedure after going through the brake system. So the 15 degree front arms would be set, hopefully. then set all rods to red book (Ford)spec. Then start adjusting for wheel spin/drag with car jacked. Obviously you don't want full power braking with the pedal on the floor. If you need to adjust rod length to achieve proper braking, adjust them, but, you have to be mindful when adjusting the rods of upsetting the proper geometry of the design. That being said if rods require a huge amount of adjustment outside of spec rather than a bit of tweeking, then maybe there is an underlying problem. What is the saying, "You can't legislate common sense"