v12lincoln Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Just finished new king pins and brakes on my 32 66S and would like to know how they should be adjusted? worried I have to tight but don't want them to loose as I drive it in California traffic. old shoes were like new and adjust to drag slightly but would not stop the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Engle Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 The first question on the brakes is "are the linings of woven material or are the the bonded type?" You need woven linings on these mechanical brake cars. Follow the brake adjusting instructions in the "Specifications and Adjustments 1932 manual. Bob Engle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12lincoln Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Old linings were old organic bonded these are old style woven material . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Bob is certainly correct. However, here are simple things to check: Actuating levers should be perpendicular to the direction the rods are pulling them when the brakes are applied. This provides maximum leverage. External contracting brakes should have 0.010 clearance at the anchor point and between 0.015" - 0.020" around each side of the drum. Test on dirt or gravel to find which wheels do not lock-up and adjust until all stop about the same. Edited January 21, 2019 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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