Topic: Brake adjustment - 46' Merc


clorenc    -- 09-10-2015 @ 9:15 PM
  So I got under the car behind the rear wheel to adjust the brakes so I can pull the brake drum off. I was expecting an open access slot at the bottom. I'm guessing that access to the brake adjustment is easier than it looks at first glance?

Cameron


TomO    -- 09-11-2015 @ 7:37 AM
  Cameron,

There are 2 cams to adjust the brake shoes, one for the front shoe and one for the rear shoe. The adjusters look like large nuts on the backing plate.

To pull the rear drums, you need a special puller that fits around the center of the hub.

http://www.vintageprecision.com/products/hub_pullers/

Tom


clorenc    -- 09-11-2015 @ 12:50 PM
  Ordered the puller. Thanks for the info!!

Cameron


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