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V8 Bob · 04-13-2018, 04:59 PM

The 49-'53 Fords had an movable anchor that was a "major" adjustment, while the lower star wheel was "minor".
My information states an eccentric was used in '54-'55 on the front brakes only, (along with the star wheel) and requires a special adjustment. I am not familiar with these brakes or the adjustment procedures so the best thing for the OP is to find a'54-'55 service/shop manual, unless someone can provide the necessary info.
My '56 manual shows the Bendix brakes now have no eccentrics or movable anchors, so the '54-'55 brakes are somewhat unique.

04-13-2018, 04:59 PM	#13
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: Need help 55 Ford brakes The 49-'53 Fords had an movable anchor that was a "major" adjustment, while the lower star wheel was "minor". My information states an eccentric was used in '54-'55 on the front brakes only, (along with the star wheel) and requires a special adjustment. I am not familiar with these brakes or the adjustment procedures so the best thing for the OP is to find a'54-'55 service/shop manual, unless someone can provide the necessary info. My '56 manual shows the Bendix brakes now have no eccentrics or movable anchors, so the '54-'55 brakes are somewhat unique.