In manually adjusting the brakes, I've been told that the star wheels should be adjusted to the point where there is some brake shoe friction when the wheel is spun by hand. However, the Haynes Brake Manual states the the star wheels should be adjusted so that no brake shoe friction exists when the wheel is spun. Which is the better way to go; friction or no friction?
Thanks in advance for the due diligence.
I am sure there is a specific procedure, but I usually increase the drag until the wheel still turns but is resistant. Then i back off until i can just barely hear a scrape. Test drive, and adjust if necessary...
Keep in mind, 1962 also has self adjusting brakes. Get it close, put the brakes on in reverse, should dial it in for you.
Exactly as Dan said.
Bruce. >:D
I have one of those brake adjustment tools. Think I paid $20 for it on ebay
so nice. Measure the drum, get the shoes close, almost touching, and thats that. They do need to be close for the adjusters to work.