| bassemir | -- 01-17-2019 @ 1:39 PM |
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I recently bought a 1935 Ford Convertible Sedan that had the juice brakes modification. One of my first tasks is to go over the hydraulic brake installation. I found it impossible to adjust the brakes. So I have taken apart three of the four wheels to inspect what was going on and learn how the adjustments work. Apparently the car has been sitting so long parts rusted up. It took some doing, but I finally got it all disassembled. The plan is to clean up and replace shoes, and possibly the wheel cylinders. What I am wondering though is about those cam washers that get inserted in the brake shoe. They need to turn to adjust the brakes. I thought I would ask what you folks do to prevent them from rusting up again. Light oil? Bearing grease? or nothing?? I also welcome any other hints, tips or suggestions that I might not think about when I start to reassemble. Thanks....
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| ford38v8 | -- 01-17-2019 @ 2:08 PM |
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Welcome to the V8 Club Forum. From your picture, it appears that you have excellent shoes, which are no longer available from automotive suppliers due to asbestos content being limited today. Should you need to replace them, you'll need to send them to an Industrial Friction Products company. Automotive suppliers will only have thin shoes with a quantity of brass inclusions which are intended to make the brakes last longer, but lack the ability to stop a car safely. Alan This message was edited by ford38v8 on 1-17-19 @ 2:09 PM
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| TomO | -- 01-18-2019 @ 7:19 AM |
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White lithium grease is the preferred lubricant. You need just a thin film on the cams and other rub points. If you send me a Private Message with your E-Mail address, I can send you a PDF file with the instructions of how to maintain your brakes. It is from a 1941 Ford Service bulletin. Tom
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