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1956 fireflite brake adjustment
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jpc1956
Posted 2015-03-24 10:12 PM (#473362)
Subject: 1956 fireflite brake adjustment


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My brakes are locking up on my fireflite. Does anyone have a general adjustment process?
They seem to be ok in reverse but drag going forward.
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56300B
Posted 2015-03-25 12:07 AM (#473381 - in reply to #473362)
Subject: RE: 1956 fireflite brake adjustment



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Location: The Great Northwest		Check out this technical presentation and it may give you a few helpful tips on adjusting the brakes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbLIIdgQhjc
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ttotired
Posted 2015-03-25 12:11 AM (#473383 - in reply to #473362)
Subject: Re: 1956 fireflite brake adjustment



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Location: Perth Australia		If they have been contaminated with brake fluid, you will be up for a new set of linings (and wheel cylinders)

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wizard
Posted 2015-03-25 2:50 AM (#473387 - in reply to #473362)
Subject: Re: 1956 fireflite brake adjustment



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Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island		Brake fluid can be dryed out in an oven. I had the same problem with Dieters '56 New Yorker and the problem was solved with new brake shoe return springs.
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jpc1956
Posted 2015-03-25 5:28 AM (#473394 - in reply to #473381)
Subject: RE: 1956 fireflite brake adjustment


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Thanks all that tech video was great...
I messed around with the adjusting bolts to see if they would free up the shoes I may have loosened them too much.. should they be snug?
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jpc1956
Posted 2015-03-26 9:28 PM (#473530 - in reply to #473394)
Subject: RE: 1956 fireflite brake adjustment


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Anyone know where I can get the brake shoe return springs?
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