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06-01-2013, 04:42 PM | #1 |
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Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
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!!
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06-01-2013, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
Hitchiker,
What method did you use for adjustment ? Ford Service manual ? Marc |
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06-01-2013, 06:35 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
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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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06-01-2013, 09:09 PM | #4 | ||
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
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http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...hlight=barrett It was a lot easier than I thought. Quote:
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06-01-2013, 09:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
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
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06-01-2013, 09:23 PM | #6 |
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
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06-01-2013, 09:29 PM | #7 |
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
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.
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06-01-2013, 09:36 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
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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.
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06-01-2013, 09:41 PM | #9 |
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Re: Just adjusted brakes....Man does this thing STOP!!!
Thanks Bill. I'm going to pull drums and check it all out soon as I can.
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