youse guys are aware that there are a number of difrent length wedges that
fit between the adjuster screw and the brake shoe....right?
chuck.
> [Original Message]
> From: Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/22/2007 6:17:58 PM
> Subject: Re: Help - Weird Rear Brake Problem
>
> Bud,
>
> It could be the adjuster wedges are too short or it could be the shoes
are
> not quite right.
>
> We ran into the same problem at Grattan a few years ago with John Deikis'
> race Midget. We couldn't adjust the rear brakes tight enough to do any
> good. I believe all of the parts on John's car were original except for
the
> shoes. We solved the problem by having a guy with a TIG welder add about
> 1/16" to the shoes in the area where the adjuster wedge contacts the
shoe.
> Worked great!
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