1959 Brakes

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

If the 59 is the same as the 60, you found the only way to get the cylinders out. The adjust, again if its the same as 60, you will see 2 adjusting cams on each front wheel.You will need a 7/16 socket & to tighten, you turn them in the direction of the FORWARD rotation of that wheel.The amount of travel on the adjuster is very little, less then a complete turn.

John

----- Original Message -----

From: Rex Crews

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Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 2:53 PM

Subject: IML: 1959 Brakes

Hi Fellow Imperialists,

 

I have a question about removing and servicing the front brakes on my '59 Crown.  To replace the front cylinders recently I practically had to remove and dismantle the entire wheel to get the cylinders out.  I am sure there must have been an easier way.  I know I need a shop manual, but I am wondering what the "quick" method for removing the cylinders would be?  Then, how does one properly adjust those front brakes?  I do have brakes now, but they pull badly to the left.

 

Thanks in advance for the friendly advice!

 

Rex Crews