Brake adjustment of 31 Coupe with 39 Ford hydraulic brakes?

[joltesvig]

Where can I find out how to adjust the brakes on my Model A equipped with 39 Ford hydraulic brakes. My brake pedal has way too much free travel now that the brake linings have broken in from a couple thousand miles of driving. Do I have to remove the tires and wheels? Or is there a way to make wear adjustments on the backside of the brake backing plates?

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by joltesvig

Where can I find out how to adjust the brakes on my Model A equipped with 39 Ford hydraulic brakes. My brake pedal has way too much free travel now that the brake linings have broken in from a couple thousand miles of driving. Do I have to remove the tires and wheels? Or is there a way to make wear adjustments on the backside of the brake backing plates?

There should be a hex bolt coming through the backing plate. You pull down with a wrench until you feel a slight drag. There is a adjuster on the front and back of the backing plate.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by George Miller

There should be a hex bolt coming through the backing plate. You pull down with a wrench until you feel a slight drag. There is a adjuster on the front and back of the backing plate.

And the long answer is here: http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/brakeadj.html Note that the illustration is an x-ray and you are looking at the back of the backing plate, you do not need to remove the wheels and tires to adjust the brakes.

Charlie Stephens

[Charlville]

I have them on my 29, and found the page suggested by Charlie very useful.

This may also help

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...your-a.124112/

http://www.lainefamily.com/ModelAFil...akeUpgrade.htm

Generally the H.A.M.B. has more of this type of stuff than the Barn

[billwill]

Back side of backing plates goodluck Also check free play at master cylinder

[bill44]

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Les Andrew's green book covers hydraulic brakes.

[Rex_A_Lott]

Nice to see all this info in one place. Hope I can find it again now.