1929 Brake Set-Up - Proper Setting - 07/20/14 05:36 PM
ok, working on my 1929 Brake Set-Up - Adjustment I have installed all NEW Brake springs, repacked all bearings and followed the Instructions for adjusting & setting up the brakes per the repair manual/ service news.
In doing so it seems like the brakes are 90% rear & 10% front, as I have to press the pedal almost to the floor BEFORE the front brakes even kick in. I have the car on jack stands so I can set/ adjust/ test the brakes.
I used the brake tool to set the proportioner and linkages. There seems to be play in the proportioner, wonder if there is anything missing, or should it be loose ? I also have the floor board out so I can watch the linkages and proportioner.
As soon as I press the pedal the proportioner moves but ONLY the rear cross shaft turns activating the rear brakes. then at about 90% to the floor the FRONT cross shaft begins to turn activating the front brakes.
I did test the freedom and ability to TURN BOTH cross shafts freely and easily by hand BEFORE connecting ANY rods or LINKAGES. I also checked all linkages and MOVING parts to ensure they moved freely and easily with very little effort.
Can anyone provide some insight as to what I am doing wrong or is this HOW the brakes should work on the 1929.
I was under the understanding it should be 60% rear & 40% front but figured that when you start pressing the pedal BOTH cross shafts would begin to turn and activate front & rear brakes. Or do the FRONT only kick in ONCE the rear are activated and provide resistance for the front shaft to turn ??
Trying to get them set properly...
In doing so it seems like the brakes are 90% rear & 10% front, as I have to press the pedal almost to the floor BEFORE the front brakes even kick in. I have the car on jack stands so I can set/ adjust/ test the brakes.
I used the brake tool to set the proportioner and linkages. There seems to be play in the proportioner, wonder if there is anything missing, or should it be loose ? I also have the floor board out so I can watch the linkages and proportioner.
As soon as I press the pedal the proportioner moves but ONLY the rear cross shaft turns activating the rear brakes. then at about 90% to the floor the FRONT cross shaft begins to turn activating the front brakes.
I did test the freedom and ability to TURN BOTH cross shafts freely and easily by hand BEFORE connecting ANY rods or LINKAGES. I also checked all linkages and MOVING parts to ensure they moved freely and easily with very little effort.
Can anyone provide some insight as to what I am doing wrong or is this HOW the brakes should work on the 1929.
I was under the understanding it should be 60% rear & 40% front but figured that when you start pressing the pedal BOTH cross shafts would begin to turn and activate front & rear brakes. Or do the FRONT only kick in ONCE the rear are activated and provide resistance for the front shaft to turn ??
Trying to get them set properly...