Installing 39/42 brakes on 34 Diff. need Help

[APDAVE]

Mag Take a look at Jasons assy drawings. Dave

[Jason in TX]

Originally Posted by richard crow

jason in the picture it looks like you have the anchor pins not set right . both flats schould be faceing eatch other after the drum is on you then adj them

None of these pictures are of my car. I'm at work in an office and I did a quick search of the internet to find photos of 39 brakes.

My brakes at home work fine.

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by MAG

Hardtimes, Because Ford engineered brakes this way, I wonder if both shoes of equal size...would/will cause unintended/unwanted results!
For sure I am no brake specialist. What I have learned abour these specific brakes has taken place in the last week or so. As far as the "long" lining on the front shoe goes, I think it might take more foot presure to operate the brakes but I have no data to support that idea.
Yes, I would appreciate any pictures you may have when you get the hub pulled. Right now I'm stumped!

Hey MAG,
For sure...WE are both on a learning journey! So far, these guys have figured out (from pics) what the heck is going on with my brakes! THE FRONTS..ON BACKWARD
Ok, I just got in mail rear wheel puller from Ariz (God bless you son)! Just pulled right rear and will show pics of what was found....and I don't think that anything found was GOOD Posting pics on my '36 thread in minutes. Please view them there and let me know what you think/see.

[MAG]

Score another point for Richard early V8. Following his suggestion to measure the length in the slot of the Cross Link, the problem was discovered. He stated that he has seen the ends of the Cross Link slots welded up to counteract wear in linings, etc. The correct length of the slot is 7/8" measured from the top/long tip of the slot to the rounded end. The two on the car measured 3/4". The welder was an excellent craftsman as there was no welding evidence. I would never have looked there were it not for his suggestion. Weld removed and all fits well.
Thanks to all who responded to my plea.
MAG

[Jason in TX]

Thanks for posting your discovery! Great learning tip there! I'm glad you got it figured out!