IML: 3 / 16 brake line and adjusters

["mike and linda sutton" <mikanlin62@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The 62 line size is 3 / 16 , and the adjusters are actually easier to deal 
with - imho - than a star wheel that is frozen or has had the stars worn off 
or has had the self adjusting cable and small parts wear out as is often the 
case on the 63 and later mopars.   That is only based on the fact that the 
self adjusters work only when you are backing up, when there is enough slack 
to let the adjuster move one notch and when the adjuster parts are all in 
good working order.

Anyway, I find that depending on how much driving I do I will adjust the 
brakes on my 62 every 6 months on average.  Its a VERY SIMPLE matter and the 
FSM shows exactly how to do it, you simply use a 7/16 socket or wrench and 
turn the adjuster until the shoe starts to drag.  The manual shows the 
direction you MUST turn each adjuster, as the front and rear are not the 
same.

One thing that takes a bit of patience is developing the feel for how much 
drag is required,  but if you turn the adjuster back and forth a bit while 
rotating the tire youll see just how this system works.  You want each shoe 
to have as equal amount of clearance to the drum as the other shoe, but if 
you read the manual its a very simple process.

Mikey
62 Crown Coupe 


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