Mid 50's Front Drum Brakes - Adjuster Retrofit

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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 12:44 PM
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Mid 50's Front Drum Brakes - Adjuster Retrofit

The brakes on my '55, namely the front, do not have a provision for an auto-adjustment. You have to manually adjust the shoes up periodically. Anyone ever seen a retrofit of the brake hardware on one of these?


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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 02:13 PM
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I think it was 1963 when self-adjusting brakes were introduced. I doubt you could retrofit self-adjusters to your car.
Old Nov 25, 2024 | 02:39 PM
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Yes, the reason I posted this. Maybe someone has done it or something exists out there. It really just comes down to the arm and cable.
Old Nov 25, 2024 | 03:03 PM
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I know there are kits available for Chevies.
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