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New brakes need adjusted?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ODBuffalo, Apr 6, 2015.

  1. Apr 6, 2015
    ODBuffalo

    ODBuffalo Member

    Fort Wayne, IN
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    I finally have all 4 corners completely rebuilt and bled on my 62. Is shoe adjustment usually required with complete rebuilds?

    Pedal feels good & solid. The front brakes feel and grab good. Both the rears don't grab as tight. With some effort I can rotate the tire while my son pushes the pedal. Is it just a simple adjustment with the 2 adjusters in the back of the backing plate?

    Thanks
     
    ODBuffalo, Apr 6, 2015
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  2. Apr 7, 2015
    PeteL

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    Yes. I definitely would adjust, to get all four working equally and evenly.

    Set the adjusters so the shoe just starts to drag when you rotate the wheel, then back off a hair. Press the pedal periodically to center everything, check again.

    The FSM will show you how the two cams need to be set and locked. It can be confusing the first time.
     
    PeteL, Apr 7, 2015
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