The Ford Barn - View Single Post - received my deluxe flathead ted brake kit today concerned

GeneBob · 01-13-2021, 05:58 PM

As long as we are adding suggestions for assembling the kit:
When I installed the front kit, I did not get enough clearance between the plate where the rollers seat and the inner side of the brake shoe. This plate has two semi-circular cutouts where the rollers seat when not actuated. Anyway, the lower points of this cutout got wedged against the inner side of the brake shoe and drove me crazy trying to adjust the brakes. This is mentioned in one of the articles or instruction sheets so it is not hidden.
Again, anyone who is mechanic enough to replace the brakes on the car, can install this kit if you take your time.

BTW, I take lots of pictures with my phone as I disassemble things like the brakes so I can check myself during reassembly. I also spent quite a while online looking at pictures of Model A brakes to get familiar with the parts and how they work.

01-13-2021, 05:58 PM	#12
GeneBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Denver Area Posts: 433	Re: received my deluxe flathead ted brake kit today concerned As long as we are adding suggestions for assembling the kit: When I installed the front kit, I did not get enough clearance between the plate where the rollers seat and the inner side of the brake shoe. This plate has two semi-circular cutouts where the rollers seat when not actuated. Anyway, the lower points of this cutout got wedged against the inner side of the brake shoe and drove me crazy trying to adjust the brakes. This is mentioned in one of the articles or instruction sheets so it is not hidden. Again, anyone who is mechanic enough to replace the brakes on the car, can install this kit if you take your time. BTW, I take lots of pictures with my phone as I disassemble things like the brakes so I can check myself during reassembly. I also spent quite a while online looking at pictures of Model A brakes to get familiar with the parts and how they work.