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rockfla · 02-22-2023, 10:33 AM

You could check the E-Brake lever real quick, just disconnect the cable and leave it, push the lever in and try the drum and see IF it fits.

Zeke3 · 02-22-2023, 10:48 AM

It looks like the parking brake is applied. Compare the picture of your brake with the picture of Rockfla's in post #13, the lever is much more forward on your brakes than on his. You can also see that the spring on the emergency brake cable is almost fully compressed on your brakes.

mhsprecher · 02-22-2023, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeke3

It looks like the parking brake is applied. Compare the picture of your brake with the picture of Rockfla's in post #13, the lever is much more forward on your brakes than on his. You can also see that the spring on the emergency brake cable is almost fully compressed on your brakes.

It does. I noticed that myself. I checked the parking brake lever before I started working on this. I will see what is up with that. Maybe monkeying with the connecting the cable did something? Regardless, an easy fix.

rockfla · 02-22-2023, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher

It does. I noticed that myself. I checked the parking brake lever before I started working on this. I will see what is up with that. Maybe monkeying with the connecting the cable did something? Regardless, an easy fix.

The wire going from the center of the car out to the backing plates "should" have a "little" slack in it. IF Its banjo tight...BINGO!!!!

FlatheadTed · 02-22-2023, 02:14 PM

The vertical handbrake arm in its relaxed position should be back against the shoe ,Back of the hand brake cable at the gear box , Ted

mhsprecher · 02-22-2023, 04:45 PM

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Thanks for all the comments. Once I took a photo of the brakes and looked at it I knew what the problem was. As some have said, it was the parking brake. Not sure why it was so tight? It was released, but maybe I adjusted the cable too tight.

I figured it was something simple or something stupid I had done. It helps to get other eyes on a problem.

Mart · 02-23-2023, 04:18 AM

The cable would have been adjusted to suit the wear on the old shoes. It is often the case that it needs readjusting (slackening off) after fitting new shoes.

Mart.

mhsprecher · 02-23-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mart

The cable would have been adjusted to suit the wear on the old shoes. It is often the case that it needs readjusting (slackening off) after fitting new shoes.

Mart.

Agreed, but I am surprised it was off as much as it was as the old shoes (shown in pic) were not that worn. In any event, an easy, if embarrassing, fix.

cas3 · 02-23-2023, 12:50 PM

On a positive note, that means you kept your E brake properly adjusted !

mhsprecher · 02-23-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cas3

On a positive note, that means you kept your E brake properly adjusted !

Well, that is true! Hard to believe that they weren't too tight, but I have not driven the car much in the last few years. I am redoing the wheel cylinders, master cylinders and will replace the shoes if need be. I am finishing up the rears. The fronts are next, now that I have this "duh" problem figured out.

Chris L · 02-27-2023, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

This might help or not. I believe it was from a posting either here on the Barn or the HAMB.

This is really helpful. Thanks for posting it.

02-22-2023, 10:33 AM	#21
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: 39 rear brakes dilemma You could check the E-Brake lever real quick, just disconnect the cable and leave it, push the lever in and try the drum and see IF it fits.

02-22-2023, 10:48 AM	#22
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: 39 rear brakes dilemma It looks like the parking brake is applied. Compare the picture of your brake with the picture of Rockfla's in post #13, the lever is much more forward on your brakes than on his. You can also see that the spring on the emergency brake cable is almost fully compressed on your brakes.

02-22-2023, 02:14 PM	#25
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 39 rear brakes dilemma The vertical handbrake arm in its relaxed position should be back against the shoe ,Back of the hand brake cable at the gear box , Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

02-22-2023, 04:45 PM	#26
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: 39 rear brakes dilemma Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for all the comments. Once I took a photo of the brakes and looked at it I knew what the problem was. As some have said, it was the parking brake. Not sure why it was so tight? It was released, but maybe I adjusted the cable too tight. I figured it was something simple or something stupid I had done. It helps to get other eyes on a problem. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

02-23-2023, 04:18 AM	#27
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: 39 rear brakes dilemma The cable would have been adjusted to suit the wear on the old shoes. It is often the case that it needs readjusting (slackening off) after fitting new shoes. Mart.

02-23-2023, 12:50 PM	#29
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,578	Re: 39 rear brakes dilemma On a positive note, that means you kept your E brake properly adjusted !