Re: IML: 62 Brake Problem

["imperialman" <imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I might add that it is unbelievable how this adjustment will affect brake 
pedal height.
I re adjusted the brakes on my 60 Custom this spring with great results!


Clay Smith
60 Custom
67 Crown Coupe


From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 6:35 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 62 Brake Problem


> I agree with this post that you should check the adjustment first. His 
> instructions are correct. Another way of saying the same thig follows.
>
> This adjustment applies to 1956 through 1962. Both adjusting cams (one 
> upper and one lower) on each front wheel should be turned towards the 
> front of the car until tight, then back off so that wheels spin almost 
> freely. A small amount of "shoe drag" is okay.
>
> For the rears, the cams are on the top end of the backing plates. Turn the 
> front most one toward the front and the rear most one towards the rear on 
> both sides until they are tight, then back off until you can move wheels 
> by hand. You will feel the axle gears working so they won't turn freely 
> like the fronts. Make sure that the emergency brake is off.
>
> Most normal shops have no clue about this adjustment. Imperial owners 
> should know how to adjust their own brakes, or have a shop that is 
> familiar w/ Imperials.
>
> Paul W
>
> In an email dated 1/7/2005 10:40:51 pm GMT Daylight time, "jsadowski" 
> <jsadowski@xxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > The first thing I would check is to be sure they are adjusted properly. 
> > This
> > can be a bit tricky if you haven't done it before on a 60-62. All
> > adjusters, with the exception of the rear most ones on the rear wheels
> > tighten in the direction of the wheel forward rotation. the rear most ones
> > on the rear wheels tighten opposite the forward rotation. There are
> > illustrations of this procedure in the service manual.
> >
> > Did they release properly before work was done?
> > John
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Alexandra Rand Ashton" <62imperialcoupe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 1:04 PM
> > Subject: IML: 62 Brake Problem
> >
> >
> > > Hello list- I am looking for some help with my brakes for my 62 Crown
> > > Coupe. The brakes just don't want to release all the way. The car has 
> > > all
> > > new parts- including a re-built booster. Does anyone know what the 
> > > proper
> > > length should be for the booster rod that extends into the master
> > > cylinder? I believe that this may be the problem. The manual states to
> > > bring the booster in to the dealer for adjustment. Any thoughts? Thank
> > > you.
> > >
> > > Gary R Ashton
> > > 62 Crown Coupe
> >
> >
> >
> >
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