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Pilotdave · 11-24-2020, 09:17 AM

Yesterday I replaced the adjuster wedges and adjuster shafts on both front brakes. The adjuster wedges were both badly worn. I can adjust the brakes from free-wheeling to significant friction - but not locked up. THAT makes me wonder if the drums were turned too much when they were trued up. I inspected them when I had them off the car - no noticeable wear.

I've adjusted the brakes as I have been taught....the hard pedal condition is gone. This morning I drove the car. It stops well but doesn't lock up. Pedal feels normal - hardness gone. I suspect that the drums may be past their prime even though only trued up once in Feb 2017. That and the touch of a master at adjusting brakes might do the trick.

I will update this post as I learn more.

Thank you to all of you who have posted questions, suggestions and ideas. I really appreciate the community of FordBarn! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

11-24-2020, 09:17 AM	#29
Pilotdave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,226	Re: Hard Brake Pedal - Update on Post #9 Yesterday I replaced the adjuster wedges and adjuster shafts on both front brakes. The adjuster wedges were both badly worn. I can adjust the brakes from free-wheeling to significant friction - but not locked up. THAT makes me wonder if the drums were turned too much when they were trued up. I inspected them when I had them off the car - no noticeable wear. I've adjusted the brakes as I have been taught....the hard pedal condition is gone. This morning I drove the car. It stops well but doesn't lock up. Pedal feels normal - hardness gone. I suspect that the drums may be past their prime even though only trued up once in Feb 2017. That and the touch of a master at adjusting brakes might do the trick. I will update this post as I learn more. Thank you to all of you who have posted questions, suggestions and ideas. I really appreciate the community of FordBarn! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.