The Ford Barn

Patrick L. · 09-23-2021, 09:30 AM

The brake board can be used any way you wish. One size doesn't fit all. If you want the rears to do more, it'll do it. Want them all the same, it'll do it. Want the fronts to come in first, it'll do it. The board is to set the drag when and where you want it, as in most things it comes down to the operator. If you want to start a fire, it'll work once. If you want to adjust brakes it'll last a lifetime.

But, this is just one old guys opinion. FWIW.

saxman657 · 09-23-2021, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtis in MA

I still use the stick, but have all four wheels the same.

If you use the stick properly, I don’t see how you can have both front and rear brakes the same. In the end, rear brakes should have a solid stop, and front brakes grabbing. The stick, when used properly, ensures this.

Werner · 09-23-2021, 12:57 PM

at # 21

Patrick,
please, what means "FWIW"?

Two-Gun Bob · 09-23-2021, 01:33 PM

For what it's worth... at least that's IMHO, LOL!

jayvee34 · 09-23-2021, 01:36 PM

[QUOTE=Patrick L.;2059338]The brake board can be used any way you wish. One size doesn't fit all. If you want the rears to do more, it'll do it. Want them all the same, it'll do it. Want the fronts to come in first, it'll do it. The board is to set the drag when and where you want it, as in most things it comes down to the operator. If you want to start a fire, it'll work once. If you want to adjust brakes it'll last a lifetime.

I tried Bob's method that didn't work so well on my car. Car did stop but not
as quick and distant I would like.
Did the board after watching Paul Shinn and a couple other guys that was
about the same as Paul's, with great result's. Now a board fan!!

Patrick L. · 09-23-2021, 02:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Werner

at # 21

Patrick,
please, what means "FWIW"?

For What Its Worth.

Probably worth just what you paid for it Werner !

Jim M · 09-23-2021, 03:14 PM

For what it is worth, I used the board method to get them close, then used the skid test for final adjustment. Worked real well for me.

Neshkoro · 09-23-2021, 03:47 PM

Thanks for all the advice.

Aretino · 09-25-2021, 02:05 PM

measuring rod length. is it overall length or eyelet center to center?

09-23-2021, 09:30 AM	#21
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment The brake board can be used any way you wish. One size doesn't fit all. If you want the rears to do more, it'll do it. Want them all the same, it'll do it. Want the fronts to come in first, it'll do it. The board is to set the drag when and where you want it, as in most things it comes down to the operator. If you want to start a fire, it'll work once. If you want to adjust brakes it'll last a lifetime. But, this is just one old guys opinion. FWIW.

09-23-2021, 12:57 PM	#23
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,153	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment at # 21 Patrick, please, what means "FWIW"? __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version

09-23-2021, 01:33 PM	#24
Two-Gun Bob Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment For what it's worth... at least that's IMHO, LOL!

09-23-2021, 01:36 PM	#25
jayvee34 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: St. Augustine, Fl. Posts: 437	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment [QUOTE=Patrick L.;2059338]The brake board can be used any way you wish. One size doesn't fit all. If you want the rears to do more, it'll do it. Want them all the same, it'll do it. Want the fronts to come in first, it'll do it. The board is to set the drag when and where you want it, as in most things it comes down to the operator. If you want to start a fire, it'll work once. If you want to adjust brakes it'll last a lifetime. I tried Bob's method that didn't work so well on my car. Car did stop but not as quick and distant I would like. Did the board after watching Paul Shinn and a couple other guys that was about the same as Paul's, with great result's. Now a board fan!! __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST - SEMPER FIDELIS John

09-23-2021, 03:14 PM	#27
Jim M Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 479	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment For what it is worth, I used the board method to get them close, then used the skid test for final adjustment. Worked real well for me.

09-23-2021, 03:47 PM	#28
Neshkoro Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 105	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment Thanks for all the advice.

09-25-2021, 02:05 PM	#29
Aretino Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dallas, TX, Angola, IN Posts: 157	Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment measuring rod length. is it overall length or eyelet center to center?