Hi, John.
The adjuster does turn in 90-deg increments, and each increment
spreads the shoes a little more. The gubbins inside consist of a
pyramidal end on a screw thread. As the screw advances, the shoes are
moved further out. But each 90-deg increment includes a large outward
movement, followed by the next stable position of the screw. Did that
make sense?
Dunno about the bracket question.
Donald.
> Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 15:19:36 -0400
> From: john@triumphspitfire.com
>
> Does anyone know if the brake adjuster is supposed to turn in 90 deg.
> increments or the more you turn it, the more it spreads the shoes?
> Reason I ask, I am not sure mine are working correctly. Mine only
> push the shoes out if turned in 90 deg. notches. Have not had time to
> check the other side.
> Also,
> There is a bracket that holds the hand brake cable/spring to at the
> back of the hub, sorta shaped like a dime folded into a right angle
> with a hole for the spring to connect. Which direction does this
> bracket point? Manuals show it aimed toward the wheels but both sides
> of mine face the other direction, toward the diff. Same on my parts
> car. Facing toward the wheels makes it easier to connect the spring
> and looks correct but does not put much tension on the spring.
> Any ideas?
> John
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