| dean333 | -- 04-18-2022 @ 11:57 PM |
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I’m anxiously awaiting the chassis repair manual I bought and my curiosity is killing me. Do the brake drums have to be removed to adjust the brakes? This manual shows the adjustment with the drums off. I just bought the car, brakes supposedly new but DO NOT stop the car. Thanks. TIM CARLIG This message was edited by dean333 on 4-19-22 @ 11:08 AM
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| 1931 Flamingo | -- 04-19-2022 @ 6:24 AM |
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No, unless you need to see the condition of the brakes. Paul in CT
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| ford38v8 | -- 04-19-2022 @ 7:54 AM |
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Dean, odds are that they were assembled incorrectly by the previous owner. The 37-38 brakes are like no other, you’ll need to confirm condition and correct assembly before wasting your time trying to adjust incorrect brakes. You’re going to need a special drum puller also, one that you won’t find at any auto supply. Don’t try using your friend’s puller that he says works great, unless it is a KRW type Early Ford ‘32-‘48 puller. There are used ones available if you’re lucky, but only one manufacturer makes one today, I don’t remember the name. Alan
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| Kens 36 | -- 04-19-2022 @ 9:05 AM |
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Tim, If you need a puller, I have the correct one. Ken
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| 51504bat | -- 04-19-2022 @ 10:04 AM |
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Vintage Precision http://www.vintageprecision.com/products/hub_pullers/index.html ______________ No signature
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| dean333 | -- 04-19-2022 @ 11:10 AM |
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I didn’t say anything about needing a puller or mentioning a friend who has one. There’s another post that asks that. I have the correct puller I bought years ago. TIM CARLIG
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| 1937sedandelivery | -- 04-19-2022 @ 2:41 PM |
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If you need/want some pics of the brake drum assembly pieces, I have several. Also have pics of the entire braking system. gregg
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