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| | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 | Hi,
I drive my '49 5 window on weekends and only short distances. I would like to drive it more but am a bit nervous about my brakes. They are standard drum brakes. The previous owner had replaced the cylinders about 2 or 3 years ago. I recently adjusted the brakes all around because the pedal was so low. It's not squishy at all just low. It helped a little, but it's still lower than I would like. Funny thing is that as the truck is driven and the engine is at proper running temperature, I get a bit more pedal. If I stomp on the brakes I can lock them up no problem. What am I doing wrong? Is there an adjustment directly at the pedal? Any input here would be greatly appreciated.
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Rich | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | There are 2 adjustments on each wheel. They turn the opposite direction. The caps on the ends of the wheel cylinders turn & all have right hand threads. Draw them up til you get a heavy drag & back it up 2-3 notches. There is an adjustment on the master cylinder. It should have about 1/8 to 1/4 free play till it starts pushing in on the master cylinder. When these brakes are right the pedal should not go down hardly at all. You just apply pressure to it.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Adjust the pedal rod after you drive it a fair distance. The master being under the floor with the heat makes everything expand a bit and you need to keep the pedal loose enough not to apply pressure after warm-up,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 | Well I got under the truck and adjusted the push rod. I didn't wait to do it after driving it for a while, but it was a pretty low pedal. I also topped off the fluid which was actually pretty low. It gives me lots of pedal now, and if I find that it's too high after it heats, I will make the adjustment.
Thanks for your help guys. It's good to know that I can always count on my fellow Stovebolters for help.
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