31-07-2020, 09:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 31-07-2020, 09:28 PM by Bob Culver.)
Hi Robin and more
On the all cable semi girling 1936/7 models the front rear balance is determined by the beam and this is checked with the pedal applied. Operation alters when handbrake used. Earlier systems and left to right rear balance can be checked however applied. Care necessary esp with original cables that adequate thread engaged. (With girling brakes minor adj an be made by setting one adjuster back a flat or two and maintaining the difference.) For earlier cars retrofitted and with no balance beam the adj as recommended above applies, with the brake applied either way.
It gets confusing on cars with mixed systems and/or mixed lever lengths. Altered cable runs can also cause brake operation to vary with load and on bumps.
On the all cable semi girling 1936/7 models the front rear balance is determined by the beam and this is checked with the pedal applied. Operation alters when handbrake used. Earlier systems and left to right rear balance can be checked however applied. Care necessary esp with original cables that adequate thread engaged. (With girling brakes minor adj an be made by setting one adjuster back a flat or two and maintaining the difference.) For earlier cars retrofitted and with no balance beam the adj as recommended above applies, with the brake applied either way.
It gets confusing on cars with mixed systems and/or mixed lever lengths. Altered cable runs can also cause brake operation to vary with load and on bumps.