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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 394 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 394 | Not quite sure, but is it better to adjust the rear brakes with the driveshaft removed? Seems like there is a lot of drag while you are rotating the tire for adjustment...᠁᠁.. Maybe I am loco ?????????? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 | Never heard that one before. Just adjust them in until there almost locked up and back them off the number of clicks as specified in the Shop Manual. Mine for my ‘52 3100 is 14 clicks.
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Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,878 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,878 | Are you talking about the same animal? I always thought Bendix started in '53 so a '55 would have Bendix and the '52 would have Huck. Am I wrong about this?
But I'd adjust according to the manual.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 33 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | Bendix brakes started in '51 on the 3100's. Huck brakes hung on a bit longer in the heavier trucks (3/4 ton and up, IIRC).
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 | My ‘52 3100 has bendix brakes. 
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | On Bendix brakes, regardless of what vehicle they're on, the conventional procedure has always been to tighten the adjuster to get a "firm drag" (not locked up) and back the star wheel off one turn. That's usually 10 clicks. Once you start backing off, ignore any slight drag- - - -the bottom of the assembly "floats", and it's not uncommon to get a little scuffing noise even with the right adjustment. The brake shoes self-center every time the brakes are applied. On self-adjusting brakes with the fine tooth star wheel, adjust for a firm drag, release the one-way ratchet with a thin screwdriver, and back off 20 clicks.
Jerry
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