27alf Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have been in the Buick section for a while and have picked up a lot of information on my engine. Now I need help with the chassis. I have a 1927 American LaFrance fire truck that has a 1927 GMC truck chassis. It has mechanical brakes. I am looking for information on how to adjust them. The front brakes have three pads on each wheel. anyone seen this before? I am trying to get the rear drums off, but ran into problems, I need to get the wheel off and it doesn't want to let go of the axle (need a bigger hammer)when it lets go I want to adjust them so they work, its nice to have brakes. Any help would be great, Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have an handbook for brake service from 1928 - 1935. In it there is a three shoe bendix system. Could this be what you have. They are actuated by a pull rod that turns an eccentric to spread the shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27alf Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 I just purchased a book on brakes, sounds like the same thing that you have. It also shows the three shoe system, I hope I can set them. I just found a place to replace my leather grease seals so I can start putting things back together. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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