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v8nut · 10-31-2020, 03:17 PM

I use an infrared thermometer to adjust my 35 Phaeton brakes. I drive it a while and then measure the temperature of the drums. If one it too hot I loosen it. If one is too cool I tighten it. When they are all about the same I think they are adjusted about right. Jim in San Jose.

10-31-2020, 03:17 PM	#10
v8nut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 202	Re: Brake Adjustment 1936 Mechanical I use an infrared thermometer to adjust my 35 Phaeton brakes. I drive it a while and then measure the temperature of the drums. If one it too hot I loosen it. If one is too cool I tighten it. When they are all about the same I think they are adjusted about right. Jim in San Jose.