<VV> FW: Re: adjusting brakes and dumping ATF fluid

[Frank DuVal]

The ones from our vendors (Clark's, Underground, Source, etc.) are for 
drum brake setups. You did fine.

Frank DuVal

sharpiebandit06 at bellsouth.net wrote:

>The MC i put in was the conversion kit from clarks, I have no clue if that's for drums or discs
>
>Charles
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>From: LonzoVair at aol.com 
>To: sharpiebandit06 at bellsouth.net 
>Subject: Re: <VV> adjusting brakes and dumping ATF fluid 
>Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:10:41 +0000 
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>Charles,
>All that info is pretty much detailed in the 65 Shop Manual.
>You put the drum on, and turn the star adjuster at the bottom of the brakes (with a brake spoon or long screw driver) until a heavy drag is felt (meaning you rotate the drum every few clicks of the adjuster). As long as you get them relatively close you should have no problems.
>The MC you installed was for drum brakes, not disc brakes, right? There IS a difference.
>Take care,
>Lonzo
>
>In a message dated 9/11/2008 10:52:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sharpiebandit06 at bellsouth.net writes:
>Hey all,
>   Well, found out that my selector cable has a crack in it right near the case and I think that's why I've been losing so much ATF fluid, but I'm also checking for other leak points. I replaced the pan gasket in it a month ago, so I know it isn't leaking. 
>   Also, I have never adjusting the drum brakes in my corvair before. I put in a new dual master cylinder and new wheels cylinders all the way around, so I need to adjust all the brakes, what do I need to do?
>
>Charles '65 Monza 95hp PG
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