I'm not sure about this on the '74, but I can't imagine they got much more
technologically advanced than '69. The brake "idle" point, or where it sits
relative to the drum when the brakes are not applied, is manually adjusted with
a small square-head screw inside each drum. Turn the screw until you can't turn
the drum by hand, the back off 1/4 turn. I've always thought this a terribly
unsafe design, as the brake bias changes with wear of the shoes. It
will also result in a "soft" hand brake.
If they changed this on the "newer" cars, someone please flame^X^X^X^X^X
correct me.
Craig P Carter wrote:
> I took my 74 Midget through the Connecticut State safety inspection last
>night (required for new registration) and it passed on every point except
>brakes. The test procedure calls for driving straight onto ramps at around 5
>mph and stopping quickly on sensor pads which can detect the braking action of
>each wheel. A computer monitor shows the inspector a graphic display of this
>from which he can determine if each brake is working and adjusted properly.
>
> My front disks were fine but the rears were nearly undetectable. I'm hoping
>that they simply require adjusting. I'm wondering if anyone with experience
>with that sort of brake test might have suggestions and/or advice for optimal
>setting of the brakes to pass the inspection.
>
> Craig
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