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Hi to all need to get some contact details, seems strange writing to people without saying how you going.
Anyway I would like to ask if anyone can advise how to adjust the front brakes on my 1928 chev. I removed the wheels as advised and checked out the calipers, there is about 3/16th of an inch of pad left on each. Is this enough?
Measured the front brake linkage rods they both measure the same.
The right brake caliper only needs to move no more than say 1/2 inch before the calipers engage the drum.
The left brake caliper needed quite a lot of adjustment until it engaged, don't understand why? the caliper extends okay with at least 1 inch of travel.
Is this adjustment normal? Can anyone suggest why the right brake engages with little travel and the left needs more.
How will it effect the car under brakes?
regards to all.
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Hello Down-under, Rather that give you a step by step procedure I recommend you immediately purchase an Owner's Manual and a Repair Manual. Between the two you will receive sufficient information to perform maintenance on you brakes and the entire car. As to the differences in adjustments on your car, I suspect the prior owner(s) did not make proper adjustments and the differences are really no big deal. After you have received your reference books and studied them, and you still have questions, please return here and you will receive excellent information and help with your new rig. Just hang around for the fun,  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Thanks for the reply, must buy the Maintenance book.
Mick
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The two books are available from the www.fillingstation.com in reprint and are not too expensive.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Hello Shearer, As Ray says, get the manuals  . But until your manuals arrive, here is a link to the Owner's Manual section about brakes on Keith Hardy's on-line manual site: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyowner/28cim46.htmHappy Motoring, Dan
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Shearer
You can get those manuals from CHEVPARTS in Sydney
Chris
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Thanks very much for the link regarding the brake adjustment, I have also purchased the repair manual.
The links that people have sent to me are great,a nd I'm sure my wife will get a lot of pleasure knowing I am fiddling with the car and out of her hair.
regards
Shearer
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Thanks mate drop me some details when you get a chance.
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