59 New Yorker Brake Adjustment
CVAN59NY
Posted 2021-02-28 8:01 PM (#609370)
Subject: 59 New Yorker Brake Adjustment


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Hi,
I'm having trouble adjusting the rear brake shoes on a 59 Chrysler New Yorker. I know about the two adjusting screws on the backing plate, but they seem to be stuck. Any advice before I give in and just tear it all down would be greatly appreciated.
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56D500boy
Posted 2021-02-28 9:16 PM (#609371 - in reply to #609370)
Subject: RE: 59 New Yorker Brake Adjustment



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CVAN59NY - 2021-02-28 5:01 PM Hi, I'm having trouble adjusting the rear brake shoes on a 59 Chrysler New Yorker. I know about the two adjusting screws on the backing plate, but they seem to be stuck. Any advice before I give in and just tear it all down would be greatly appreciated.


Removing the drum might not help. Your adjusters might just be stuck. Spray a small amount of Moovit or PB Blaster or the like in from the back at the adjusters and let them sit for a bit. Then use a deep 7/16" six point socket and small breaker bar (or the proper adjusting wrench) and try moving them both directions until they free-up. Repeat until they move.

You might want to review this Center Plane brake thread:

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=68135&...













Edited by 56D500boy 2021-02-28 9:19 PM
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Richbo
Posted 2021-03-01 5:50 AM (#609384 - in reply to #609370)
Subject: Re: 59 New Yorker Brake Adjustment


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