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10-28-2015, 07:16 PM | #21 |
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Re: A brake problem has me stumped
When using Teds floater you have to make sure the brake adjusting shafts(at the top) are not binding in the bores. You should be able to easily push the rear brake shoe forward and the front shoe backward. See that Teds wedge is moving completely back and forth. I put a hand on each shoe and while pressing the shoes together gently, I rock the shoes front to back and check the adjusting shafts movement.
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10-28-2015, 07:24 PM | #22 |
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Re: A brake problem has me stumped
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Originally Posted by ian Simpson View Post When I rebuilt my front brakes two years back, I had the problem noted in #11. t was caused by oversize ends on the reproduction Front Brake Shafts (Part # A-2077-B and # A-2076-B in Snyders Catalogue) binding in the king pin cups. how did you resolve it? I re-shaped the repros with carefull grinding and sanding. I used an original as the sample pattern and looked at the amount of material around the push rod socket as a guide. |
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10-29-2015, 12:49 PM | #23 |
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Re: A brake problem has me stumped
[QUOTE=ian Simpson;1180015]When I rebuilt my front brakes two years back, I had the problem noted in #11. It was caused by oversize ends on the reproduction Front Brake Shafts (Part # A-2077-B and # A-2076-B in Snyders Catalogue) binding in the king pin cups.[/QUOTE
]Sorry, I meant to add that I solved it with careful grinding and filing to get them to the same shape as the originals. The front side was particularly oversize and that was what was jamming the action. Care is needed as the end result is fairly thin and it would be easy to go too far. Also, I could not use the originals as a previous owner had drilled out the cotter pin holes to accommodate oversize bolts. |
10-29-2015, 02:04 PM | #24 |
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Re: A brake problem has me stumped
I have finally desided to do the following:
After discussing the problem with all on FB who were so very helpful and with Snyder and Bratton's techs, I have ordered parts: 1. New shoes with oversized lining installed and arched to drums of 11.060 diameter. 2. Set of pills if needed. 3. Oversized clevis pins. 11/32 4. Set of short shoe return springs. The right front brake seems to be OK with the .030 drum turn. Oh Yah, I also purchased the Mitchell hub puller. I have pulled the rear hubs twice before by loosening the nut slightly and driving a couple of miles. Then I was able to use my completely inadequate gear puller to pull the hubs. Will do it right this time. I hope this works. I'll let you know in a week or two as I finish my post season check and prep. I really appreciate you FB guys. You have made the difference for me. I could not have enjoyed this hobby and become fairly proficient in the care and feeding of my beloved Fordor without the FB resources.
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10-30-2015, 12:34 AM | #25 |
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Re: A brake problem has me stumped
Here is a pix. showing how to install the centering gauge
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10-30-2015, 03:07 PM | #26 |
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Re: A brake problem has me stumped
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