I know they do not perform like a car with vacuum assisted front disc brakes, but should I have to give them a preliminary pump to get them to tighten up as I stop?
The pedal pressure is hard, but there is a lot of action before the brakes acutally start to push back. I am guessing I don't have them adjusted out enough and that the pedal play is due to the shoe travel? I installed new automatic adjuster hardware on the front brakes today.
Spin each wheel, tightening the adjuster. When it becomes difficult to turn the wheel, back off until the drag is barely perceptible. Do this for all four wheels, and a low pedal will not be a problem. Do not depend on the self adjusters.
also be aware that if you have the fruit jar master cylinder, your brakes will pull to the right slightly even if the brakes are properly adjusted, so be ready for that so you dont over correct.
also be aware that if you have the fruit jar master cylinder, your brakes will pull to the right slightly even if the brakes are properly adjusted
Also, should I bother getting auto adjusters for the rear?
one of the other disadvantages for drum brakes is when it rains... avoid puddles!!!
unless you don't want to stop. when i had drums the PO never changed the pads/shoes for a few years i knew it was squeaking on teh drive home, but when i tried to get the drums off :| lol. they had been on metal to metal for thousands of miles heh. new drums pls :|. i would say in the future look into a disc brake upgrade for the front at least. unless your stang will never see a puddle.
If you want to put disks in the front, you can keep an eye open for the spindles and calipers off of a 70-73 mustang. All that is required is changing the tie rod ends, master cylinder, and adding a bias valve. I think I spent around $300 to do everything.
one of the other disadvantages for drum brakes is when it rains... avoid puddles!!!
unless you don't want to stop. when i had drums the PO never changed the pads/shoes for a few years i knew it was squeaking on teh drive home, but when i tried to get the drums off :| lol. they had been on metal to metal for thousands of miles heh. new drums pls :|. i would say in the future look into a disc brake upgrade for the front at least. unless your stang will never see a puddle.
O wow, I never knew that. Is this partly dew to bump steering, or can it be caused by just having the fruit jar?
one of the other disadvantages for drum brakes is when it rains... avoid puddles!!!
unless you don't want to stop. when i had drums the PO never changed the pads/shoes for a few years i knew it was squeaking on teh drive home, but when i tried to get the drums off :| lol. they had been on metal to metal for thousands of miles heh. new drums pls :|. i would say in the future look into a disc brake upgrade for the front at least. unless your stang will never see a puddle.
That reminds me of a friend from college with a 66 inline 6 that spent no telling how much time at brake shops trying to get rid of that pull. No one ever found anything wrong. I reckon that explains it!
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