The overwhelming majority of automobiles we cope with have not less than one pair of drum brakes on the rear, and typically in any respect 4 corners.
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The overwhelming majority of automobiles we cope with have not less than one pair of drum brakes on the rear, and typically in any respect 4 corners.
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How many times did you back a car up while pumping the brakes?
How many people know this?
Good video.Could you do a video on the best way to get the air out of the brake lines.I converted my 66 Barracuda from single reservoir to the dual disc brake reservoir.I have the right positioning valve and all new brake lines and hoses.I have never been able totally bleed the air from the system.Ive bled the reservoir on and off the car still the brakes don't stop properly.The pedal always has alot of travel probably 3-4 inches or even more.Ive hand bled them and vacuum bled them still always have alot of brake travel…thx…Walt.
I love those old Dodge rally wheels.
Thanks. I was taught to roll down the window and scream, "I ain't got no breaks!" and hope for the best.
Just kidding.
Tony, do you remember the "trick" that made the rounds back then? Some people said to switch the brakes side to side so that the brakes would adjust every time you stepped on the pedal when the car was going forward! I was 14 (70 now), tried it, but no clue if it worked, the car didn't last long enough to know lol. Thank you for all you do!
For rear brakes, I'll adjust one side with a tire on, and the tire off on the opposite side. Then on the other side, take that opposite tire off, otherwise you're feeling the drag of the first side and you want them even. You may mention this by the time the vid is over, but I'm just saying basically the only thing I know about adjusting. I always have a hard time using a screw driver in there, especially my 2010 Silverado.
Another humdinger of a video! Just did all that on a 67 Coronet that sat for 28 years in my barn. Love the nuances you present. Always learn something, even if I think I know it all.
My breaks were pulling left on my hot rod. My mechanic friend told me drum breaks are hydraulic so they always put even pressure on the shoes. But it pulling and I know adjusting them helps. Why do they not press evenly?
I bought a drum gage. Made life much easier when doing drum brakes. I pull my wheels once a year anyway just as regular maintenance along with a bleed and new DOT 3.
This is part of the charm on old cars
Don't forget the self adjusters only work when stopping in reverse so it is important to back up and forceful stop from time to time to get the brakes to adjust.
When I was doing apprenticeship, I found it hard to get any information easily, you ask a question and didn't You do it at TAFE school we didn't have that when I was apprentice, and then they turn and walk away, probably didn't help that I was already 28 before I started my apprenticeship,great demonstration, thanks for sharing ,all the best to yous and your loved ones
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I ditch them front Drum Brakes on my Duster. When I went V8 I change my K Member use my disc setup. I learned that drum setup on my first Duster and Valiant.
You cant adjust the brakes to not pull to a side! Adjusters on the old Fords only works when you back up and brake. Cause if they work in forward motion and you overheat the drums and it adjust, the wheels could lock up when they cool down. By the way the caster angles is offen overlocked! Chris
A good brake check in reverse from time to time keeps the shoes adjusted properly on a Bendix style braking system. Leading and trailing brakes are adjusted by firmly applying the parking brake. I use to laugh at the old guys 20-30 years ago driving like maniacs in reverse while stomping on the brakes trying to adjust leading/trailing brake systems, lol.
Don't forget to adjust the parking brake cable after replacing rear shoes. I like my parking brakes to do their job with minimum travel.
Shame on you for not putting jack stands under the car instead of just the jack. Only takes a minute longer and might save you.
I’d love to have that Dart. Just a regular regular good condition car. Mopars in my area are so overpriced it’s ridiculous.
And if the nubs on the backing plate (that help keep the brake shoe assemblies centered and moveable) get so worn down they are flat – the brakes will grab and stay stuck more often that not. Then you have to replace the entire backing plate. Happened to me with my 1990 Chevy K1500 rear brakes. I have many videos about it. Ugh, what an ordeal.
I miss my 68 A108. Van, what was the reasoning behind the front drivers side being left handed thread?