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Well, it cost a bit more than I had hoped, but I now have working mechanical brakes. One of my cables was broken and had to be replaced. A lot of...
Yes, I appreciate that. Ideally I would not only go to juice brakes, but also standard 5 x5.5 wheel hubs and bolt pattern to allow for different...
Just a quick update: I was able to remove the front hubs and inspect the brakes (see photos above). The puller for the rear drums has not yet...
While I also ordered mine off of eBay, I got a different style - the cup style. I wish I would have seen this one when I did my search as I like...
I have not yet found the puller that is shown in the service bulletin. I need one like this but they don't have it at local auto parts stores....
Thanks. I went to So Cal Arizona today to pick up the puller they agreed to lend me. When I got there, I reminded them I had the wide 5 pattern...
I took tires off tonight and had hoped to get lucky pulling hubs without puller. Front was no problem but rear does require puller....
Yes, my brakes will not currently stop the car safely. Once I get the hubs off I will know the condition. Most of the car was in very good shape...
Frank - thanks much for this excerpt. Between what you have shared, and what I have found in my Service Bulletin book, I think I will be able to...
I purchased a book that has reprinted service bulletins from the 30s. [IMG] I have not found a specific set of instructions on how to adjust the...
Thanks Charlie!
Anyone live close to me in Gilbert, AZ that is interested in coming by and teaching me the proper way to adjust these brakes? I learn best with...
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Will do. So procedure same as 36 but it is a cable instead of a rod?
Thanks for heads up. Would I get the puller you mention from a place like Autozone?
Thanks. I will get pics of brakes and post asap. Going to be busy with family stuff this weekend so not sure how quick I will get it done.
Blue. Just kidding. I'm not sure of color name. But my wife's first car was a 77 Celica that was a similar shade.
Hello all. I recently purchased my first pre-war era car - a 37 Ford Business Coupe. It is in very nice condition however the brakes need to be...
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