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VWNate1 · 04-30-2020, 12:03 PM

We used to call then 'Push And Pray' brakes.....

DO NOT turn the drums ! . even if ripped up .

Once you go through it all and replace the linings, loose bushings and so on, adjust each 90 degree linkage so it's *just*approaching 90 degrees as the shoes begin to take up .

More than 90 degrees and the brakes will e very grabby and uneven, less than 90 degrees and they'll be very poor and the pedal will have too much travel .

Begin adjusting at each backing plate and slowly and carfully work your way to the brake pedal last .

04-30-2020, 12:03 PM	#11
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Vintage Brakes We used to call then 'Push And Pray' brakes..... DO NOT turn the drums ! . even if ripped up . Once you go through it all and replace the linings, loose bushings and so on, adjust each 90 degree linkage so it's justapproaching 90 degrees as the shoes begin to take up . More than 90 degrees and the brakes will e very grabby and uneven, less than 90 degrees and they'll be very poor and the pedal will have too much travel . Begin adjusting at each backing plate and slowly and carfully work your way to the brake pedal last . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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