Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!

[Hitchhiker]

Like the title says I just adjusted the brakes on my model A. First time I have done it since taking ownership in Feb.

I thought the brakes were a little lacking, but weren't horrible. But now that I have adjusted them, It will throw you threw the windshield. good enough for me!!

[marc hildebrant]

Hitchiker,

What method did you use for adjustment ? Ford Service manual ?

Marc

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Hitchhiker

Like the title says I just adjusted the brakes on my model A. First time I have done it since taking ownership in Feb.

I thought the brakes were a little lacking, but weren't horrible. But now that I have adjusted them, It will throw you threw the windshield. good enough for me!!

I am glad for you. I know it seems like some of us beat this proverbial horse to death but Model-As do require routine maintenance ....and while it is a pain to do, the rewards are generally worth the effort. I bid you many miles of happy trails in your 'new car'.


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[Hitchhiker]

Originally Posted by marc hildebrant

Hitchiker,

What method did you use for adjustment ? Ford Service manual ?

Marc

I followed a few post by Member Bill Williamson and read thru this

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...hlight=barrett

It was a lot easier than I thought.

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

I am glad for you. I know it seems like some of us beat this proverbial horse to death but Model-As do require routine maintenance ....and while it is a pain to do, the rewards are generally worth the effort. I bid you many miles of happy trails in your 'new car'.


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Thanks Brent. I'm really enjoying this thing. It's really been fun to adjust and tinker trying to make it better. I think it helps that my pickup has pretty good bones to start with and just needed some maintenance to bring her back up to snuff.

[bhiland]

Man I have adjusted and adjusted and still cant get the stop id like. I hear a lot of you say your car stops great. I just cant get it

[duffer]

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I need to check my rear brakes but i,m unsure about taking off the rear drum , not sure if i'll get it all back together right.

[bhiland]

I'm going to pull my drums and check the shoes. They should be good but never know. Only have about 1800 miles on them but hey ill check.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by bhiland

Man I have adjusted and adjusted and still cant get the stop id like. I hear a lot of you say your car stops great. I just cant get it

Bhiland,
Even if your WHOLE brake system is really up to "SNUFF", brakes will NOT hold well unless your shoes are arced to get 100% contact with the drums. Look at the lining & see how much "SHINES" Bill W.

[bhiland]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Bhiland,
Even if your WHOLE brake system is really up to "SNUFF", brakes will NOT hold well unless your shoes are arced to get 100% contact with the drums. Look at the lining & see how much "SHINES" Bill W.

Thanks Bill. I'm going to pull drums and check it all out soon as I can.